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Baltimore Traffic Investigator Dies After On-Duty Assault as Police Review Charges

The case centers on a downtown parking dispute turned violent.

Overview

  • Gregory Turnipseed, 71, died on Nov. 26 from injuries suffered in an Oct. 17 attack on St. Paul Street, according to officials.
  • Police arrested Kiannah Bonaparte, 49, on Nov. 15 and initially charged her with first- and second-degree assault; she is held without bond with a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 11.
  • Investigators say a girl believed to be about 15 also participated, with charging documents describing the teen punching Turnipseed before the adult suspect allegedly brought him down and kicked his head.
  • Charging records state Turnipseed identified Bonaparte in a hospital photo array, and the vehicle that left the scene was registered to her.
  • Authorities say the investigation remains active and charges may be amended following his death, while Turnipseed’s family is publicly urging accountability.