Terrence Rahvon Black, a 29-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 25, 2020, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Kay Street, where police responded to a reported shooting at approximately 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Terrence Rahvon Black suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, Black succumbed to his injuries.
The Greensboro Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the homicide. On August 28, 2020, Asmar Rasheed Hemphill Sr., a 40-year-old male from Greensboro, turned himself in to the authorities. Hemphill was subsequently charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held in the Guilford County Jail without bond. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the police, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Terrence Rahvon Black's death has left a significant impact on his family and the community. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Black Cozart, his father, Gary Watson, his children, Terrence Rahvon Black Jr. and Edith Black, and his sister, Kendrah Freeman. The family held a graveside service on August 30, 2020, adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young life taken too soon, and the search for justice in this case remains a priority for the Greensboro Police Department.
