Mom Survives Shooting That Killed Her Two Children

In Richmond, Virginia, a mother is navigating profound grief after a tragic shooting incident on April 21 resulted in the deaths of her children, 18-year-old Zion Terry and 14-year-old Sadie Terry. Their mother, Tiffany Terry, survived the attack with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Authorities arrested Tiffany's ex-partner, Levy Nelson, on the same day as the shooting. Court proceedings have seen two lesser charges against Nelson dropped by the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. These charges, involving malicious wounding and firearm use, were transferred to the Richmond City Circuit Court, where identical charges are already pending.

Nelson faces additional serious charges, including aggravated murder of multiple people, use of a firearm in felony commission, and child abuse. The incident is being treated as a domestic matter stemming from a past romantic relationship between Tiffany and Nelson.

Amidst her recovery, Tiffany expressed the unbearable pain of losing her children, emphasizing her desire for them to be remembered for their lives and aspirations—Zion's dream of becoming a nurse and Sadie's ambition to join the military. Friends and family remember Sadie for her vibrant personality and Zion for his kind heart and academic achievements. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to aid Tiffany with her physical and emotional healing and to support her surviving child.