In loving memory of
David Turner
August 10, 2021
David Turner — known to friends and fans as Murdock — was a devoted cousin and hip‑hop artist whose music and ties to the Brooklyn Zu reflected a life of creativity and community.
Remembering David
A life held close in memory
David Turner, who performed under the name Murdock, was a member of the Brooklyn Zu collective and is remembered by family, colleagues, and fans for his music and family bonds. Public reporting identifies him as a 45‑year‑old Portland resident who maintained close ties to relatives who also worked in hip‑hop; several accounts note his long association with the extended Wu‑Tang family through Brooklyn Zu.
As an artist, Murdock carried forward a shared musical lineage rooted in the Brooklyn Zu and its connections to the broader Wu‑Tang community. Though detailed public records about his private life, early years, and day‑to‑day work are limited in the sources available, accounts from family and news reporting emphasize that music and kinship were important in his life. Those who spoke publicly after his death described him in the context of family and performance, and images released by relatives show him alongside his cousin Odion Turner (12 O’Clock) and other close connections.
On August 10, 2021, Turner was killed in a shooting in the Madison South area of Portland, Oregon. The Oregon State Medical Examiner later ruled the deaths of Turner and his cousin as homicides. While that loss and the subsequent investigation drew attention from news outlets and fans, it is important to remember Murdock first as a person who made music and who mattered to family and community.
Public reporting after his death showed the outpouring of grief from relatives and the hip‑hop community. For those who knew his work, David Turner’s contributions with Brooklyn Zu and his ties to a multigenerational musical family remain part of his legacy. Although many personal details are not publicly documented in authoritative obituary notices, the verified record affirms that his life had meaning to those close to him and to listeners who recognized him by his stage name. This biography honors the human being behind the stage name — a son, cousin, and artist whose life was cut short but whose music and relationships endure in memory.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
May the memory of David be a lasting source of comfort. A life matters far beyond what can ever be captured on a page, and this remembrance is offered with sympathy and respect.