Terrence Scott, a 26-year-old male, was fatally shot on November 17, 2018, during an altercation at Chaser’s Sports Bar on the North Side of San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when Scott was shot in the head after an altercation with 24-year-old Tremaurya Powell. According to police reports, Scott was pushed and responded by punching Powell, who then allegedly shot him.
Powell was arrested a month later on outstanding warrants and charged with murder.
However, the case against Powell faced significant delays, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the murder charge against Powell was dismissed due to significant gaps in the case. Powell was later convicted on a drug charge and released from jail. Recently, Powell was rearrested on unrelated felony family violence charges.
The dismissal of the murder charge has been a source of frustration for Scott's family, particularly his mother, Phyllis Little, who has been seeking justice for her son. Little has expressed concerns about systemic failures in the legal process and the allocation of resources for Black murder cases in San Antonio. Despite the dismissal, the case remains open, and law enforcement continues to investigate.
Friends and family of Terrence Scott have called for safety improvements at Chaser’s Sports Bar, citing a history of violence at the establishment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has an open investigation into the bar.
The tragic death of Terrence Scott has left a lasting impact on his loved ones and the community, who remember him as a great person who always made everyone laugh.
