Terreon Izavier Geter, a 14-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 30, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the Busy Arcade inside a strip mall on Beatties Ford Road. Terreon was shot and subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooting also resulted in another victim being injured, who managed to seek help and was transported to Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center with
non-life-threatening injuries.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department quickly responded to the scene after a Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy, who was working off-duty nearby, heard the gunshots. The investigation led to the arrest of 17-year-old Kevin Zachery Smith, who was charged with the murder of Terreon Izavier Geter and larceny of a firearm. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but it was reported that an altercation took place at the arcade before the tragic event unfolded.
Terreon’s family, devastated by the loss, has been vocal about their desire for justice. His grandmother, Patricia Geter, expressed her grief and called for accountability, stating that she prays for the shooter but wants justice for her grandson. The family has been deeply affected by the senseless violence, with Terreon’s uncle, Curtis Geter, highlighting the fear and insecurity that now pervades their lives.
The case has garnered attention from local activists, such as Myra Stewart, who have been working to address the violence in the Beatties Ford Road area. The community continues to mourn the loss of Terreon Izavier Geter, a young life cut short by a senseless act of violence.
