On September 13, 2022, 17-year-old Terrance Mason was found dead in a grassy area near East 29th Street in Winston-Salem, NC. The Winston-Salem Police Department determined that Mason's death was a result of a robbery gone wrong. Two 16-year-old males were taken into custody in connection with Mason's death. Detectives obtained Secure Custody Orders for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury on the two juveniles.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are seeking petitions for Attempted Robbery with Dangerous Weapon and murder against the suspects.
The tragic incident has deeply affected the community, and a prayer vigil was held for Mason, who was a student at Main Street Academy. The police have urged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The case has drawn significant attention, and the community continues to seek justice for the young victim. The suspects, due to their ages, have not been publicly named, and further details about the case remain under investigation.
