On June 24, 2020, 14-year-old Nysier Terry was tragically shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred near the intersection of Loretta Avenue and Medina Avenue in the Linden area. Terry was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9:45 p.m.
During the investigation, Columbus police identified two teenagers, 15-year-old Kenyion Hairston and 16-year-old Jahmir Davis, as suspects.
Witnesses reported that Terry, along with two other individuals, was firing gunshots from a stolen vehicle when the shooting occurred. One of the suspects was arrested on June 26, 2020, after being found in a stolen vehicle, and both suspects confessed to the shooting during police interrogations.
The suspects were charged with murder, and the case drew attention to the ongoing issue of teen gun violence in Columbus. The community and local authorities expressed concern over the increasing number of youth involved in violent crimes, highlighting the need for more effective measures to prevent such tragedies.
Nysier Terry's death was the 57th homicide in Columbus that year, underscoring the severity of the city's struggle with gun violence. The case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of youth violence on families and communities.
