In a heartbreaking turn of events, 14-year-old Sadie Terry succumbed to her injuries on April 24, 2026, following a violent domestic dispute that also claimed the life of her older brother and left her mother wounded. Known affectionately as “Sweet Sadie,” she was a vibrant and kind-hearted eighth-grader at Henderson Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, with aspirations of becoming an engineer in the United States Navy.
The tragedy unfolded on a Tuesday inside the family's Highland
Park home when an argument escalated. Authorities have identified Tiffany Terry's 41-year-old boyfriend, Levy Nelson, as the suspect who allegedly opened fire on the family. Sadie's 18-year-old brother, Zion Terry, a senior at John Marshall High School with plans to study nursing, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sadie and her mother were rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Despite medical efforts, Sadie passed away from her injuries that Friday night. Her mother, Tiffany Terry, survived the shooting and is currently recovering from her physical wounds while grappling with the immense loss of two of her children. Levy Nelson was arrested in connection with the triple shooting and is facing charges for his alleged role in the incident. The community has since rallied around the grieving mother, offering support and prayers as she navigates this unimaginable tragedy.
