Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Terrell Epel Youngblood, 21, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Detroit boy in August.
On August 23, 2025, around 8:14 p.m., Detroit police responded to a reported shooting at a home in the 14800 block of Monte Vista Street. Officers canvassed the area and later found the victim near the Adam Butzel Recreational Center in the 10000 block of Lyndon Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Medics transported the teen to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators allege that Youngblood produced and fired a handgun multiple times, fatally striking the victim before fleeing the scene. Following a Detroit Police Department investigation, Youngblood was arrested on October 31, 2025.
He is charged with:
- Second-Degree Murder – any term up to life
- Felony Firearm – two-year felony
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon – five-year felony
Youngblood was arraigned November 3, 2025, in 36th District Court and remanded to jail. A Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for November 10, and a Preliminary Examination is set for November 17 before Judge Shawn Jacque.
“No parent should have to bury their child,” said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. “This cowardly act of violence was just heartless and senseless. It makes no sense whatsoever. I want to thank my officers for their relentless efforts in holding this person responsible and accountable. I want the family to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Prosecutor Kym Worthy added, “These shootings are so profoundly violent and senseless. A 16-year-old boy is dead leaving his family with an unspeakable loss as a result of the alleged actions of a 21-year-old man. It is the definition of a tragedy.”
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