The city of Richmond, Virginia, is enveloped in profound grief following the tragic passing of siblings Zion Terry, 18, and Sadie Terry, 14. The two young lives were cut short following a devastating triple shooting in their Highland Park home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Their mother, Tiffany Terry, survived the attack but is now left to navigate the unimaginable pain of burying two of her children. Police have charged 41-year-old Levy Nelson, who was in a relationship with Tiffany, with opening fire following a domestic argument.
Zion, a senior at John Marshall High School, was a young man filled with promise. Known as a “protector” by his mother, Zion had plans to attend Winston-Salem to pursue a career in nursing. In a moving tribute just days after his passing, his classmates honored his memory by naming him Prom King, a testament to the respect and love he commanded among his peers. His sister Sadie, an eighth-grader at Henderson Middle School, was affectionately known as “Sweet Sadie.” A girl with big dreams and a beautiful heart, she aspired to join the military and eventually become an engineer.
The loss of these two siblings has sent shockwaves through the Richmond community. Tiffany Terry, while recovering from her own physical injuries, has urged the public to remember her children not as a tragedy, but as vibrant lives who “loved hard” and touched everyone they met. The community has responded with overwhelming support, raising nearly $50,000 via GoFundMe to assist the family with funeral expenses and recovery.
As the legal proceedings against Levy Nelson move forward, the focus remains on the light Zion and Sadie brought into the world. Their legacy of kindness, ambition, and familial love continues to inspire those in Highland Park. Though their futures were stolen by an act of senseless domestic violence, their impact on Richmond will never be forgotten. May they rest in eternal peace together.
