Terrazi Kadeem Smith, a 26-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on January 5, 2019, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Terrazi, affectionately known as "TK" by his family and friends, was born on August 5, 1992, in High Point, North Carolina. He was an entrepreneur with a passion for fishing, cooking, and music. Terrazi was known for his loving nature and a smile that could light up a room.
On the fateful day of January 5, 2019, Terrazi Smith and Rickey Meaders-House, a 24-year-old
Black male, were traveling in a vehicle on Interstate 85 near Groometown Road when they were shot shortly before 3:21 a.m. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where Terrazi Smith was pronounced deceased. Rickey Meaders-House sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into Terrazi Smith's death led to the arrest of Donte Shaquille Steele, a 26-year-old Black male, on February 27, 2019. Steele was charged with First Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. He is currently being held in the High Point Jail without bond.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has requested anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Detective Robertson or Crime Stoppers. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities continue to seek leads to bring justice for Terrazi Smith.
