Terrance Leigh Finner II, a 26-year-old African American male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 11, 2018. He was known for his vibrant personality and athletic abilities, particularly in basketball and boxing. Finner was also involved in running after-hours clubs and was training as a boxer at the time of his death.
The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly shocking.
Terrance was allegedly shot by Charles Breed III, a friend from San Francisco who was visiting Houston. The incident occurred after the two left a bar together and headed towards Houston's Third Ward. Surveillance footage showed that Breed pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at Finner, hitting him four times. Breed then proceeded to take Finner's chains, satchel, and wallet before fleeing the scene.
Following an investigation by the Houston Police Department, Breed was arrested and later convicted of murder. In June 2023, Breed was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the killing. During the trial, Finner's sister gave a powerful victim impact statement, expressing the devastating loss the family had endured. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, who is Terrance's uncle, also spoke about the impact of his nephew's death on the family and the community.
The case highlighted the pervasive issue of gun violence and its ability to affect anyone, regardless of their background or connections. The Finner family's grief and the pursuit of justice for Terrance's death underscore the importance of addressing and preventing such violent crimes in the community.
