Crime & Safety

Police Report: Turner Had 'Approximately 5 Shots' Prior to DUI Arrest

Turner said he consumed the alcohol at Magic City in Atlanta after Monday's Falcons-Broncos game.

After initially telling a Gwinnett Police officer early Tuesday that he had nothing to drink, Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner said he had "approximately 5 shots" at a bar in Atlanta before his DUI arrest, according to the arrest report.

The arrest report, which was released Wednesday, quoted Turner as saying that he had consumed the alcohol at Magic City in Atlanta about 3 a.m. "after getting there late."

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Asked by the arresting officer if the shots were normal size, Turner said the shots were "in cups, not glasses."

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According to yelp.com, Magic City is a strip club located on Forsyth Street.

Turner rushed for 42 yards and one touchdown in Monday's Falcons win over Denver at the Georgia Dome.

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