On a Saturday evening in Graham, North Carolina, the life of 14-year-old Teriyah Herbin was tragically cut short. On March 7, 2026, police responded to a call about an unresponsive person at a residence on Burton Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered Teriyah with a gunshot wound to her chest. She was quickly transported to a local hospital, but her injuries proved to be fatal, and she was pronounced dead.
Present at the scene was a 15-year-old male who was an acquaintance of
Teriyah. He remained at the home and has been cooperating with the ongoing police investigation. As of early March, no charges had been filed in connection with the shooting. The Graham Police Department has stated that they are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine whether criminal charges are warranted. They have encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist with the case. The community has been left to mourn the sudden and violent loss of a young life, while awaiting answers from the continuing investigation.
