India, Aug. 5 -- Adam Turck, a popular actor from Richmond, Virginia, was shot dead on Saturday, August 2, while he tried to help a domestic abuse victim at a traffic stop. He was identified as the victim of the shooting in a statement from his friends and family to the 6 News Richmond, the local CBS affiliate, on Monday.

Turck, who was 34 at the time of his death, was a popular actor who was quite active in the theatre community in Richmond. He is also known for his work as a social activist in the area. When Turck stopped to help a victim of domestic abuse on Saturday, one of the people shot him fatally. The statement released by Adam Turck's friends and family said: "...We were told that if Adam had not been there, the person he inter...