Terrell Thomas Guy Jr., a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The incident occurred following a dispute over a gambling debt, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Guy, a former basketball player at Mountain Brook High School, was known for his outgoing personality.
The shooting took place in the Southtown Court public housing community.
An investigation by the Birmingham Police Department led to the identification of a suspect, Carlos Heard, a convicted felon. Heard was subsequently arrested and charged with the murder of Terrell Thomas Guy Jr.
The case against Carlos Heard proceeded through the legal system. He was tried for the murder of Guy and was ultimately convicted of the crime. Following his conviction, Heard was sentenced for his role in the shooting death of Terrell Thomas Guy Jr.