MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 6/28/2022 - A Shelby County Grand Jury has indicted a North Memphis man with the murder of a 4-year-old boy who was killed last spring while sitting in a van.
The Shelby County District Attorney General said Terrell J. Woods, 42, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He is free on $500,000 bond.
Investigators said on April 3, 2021, Tavius Taylor Jr.’s father was dropping off a friend in the 1000 block of West Lexington Circle. They said Woods walked up to the van, arguing with the passenger and yelling “Y’all been hating on me!”
Investigators said Woods began shooting into the van, missing the passenger, but hitting 4-year-old Tavius in the chest as the boy sat in his booster seat. He died at the hospital.
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4/6/2021 - Memphis Police say Terrell Woods, wanted in connection with the murder of a 4-year-old this weekend, has been arrested.
From the U.S. Marshals Service: "U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Terrell J. Woods for First-Degree Murder in the homicide of a 4-year-old child.
On Saturday, April 3, a 4-year-old boy was shot to death in a vehicle near the 1000 block of W. Lexington Circle. Later that same day, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Terrell J. Woods for this crime.
Following an investigation, earlier today Woods was stopped in a vehicle near the intersection of Poplar and 4th by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Shelby County Fugitive Apprehension Team. He was taken into custody without incident.
“The Marshals Service was satisfied that we were able to make an arrest in this unconscionable and horrific crime,” said U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller."
Memphis Police tweeted, "Thank you to MPD's Homicide Bureau, the US Marshals, and the Shelby County Fugitive Apprehension Team for locating and apprending (sic) this suspect."
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4/4/2021 - Memphis Police have identified the man, they say shot and killed a 4-year-old Saturday night.
According to the investigation, Terrell Woods got into an altercation with another man while standing outside of a vehicle.
Officers say Woods then fired a shot into the vehicle that hit the boy.
The child was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital with a gunshot wound.
First responders say he later died.
Memphis Police have issued an arrest warrant for Terrell Woods.
Woods is accused of First Degree Murder and Criminal Attempt Felony with First Degree Murder.
If you know the whereabouts of Terrell Woods, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
