One person was left seriously injured after gunfire tore into an occupied vehicle on the 400 block of Todd Street in Durham, according to police. Officers say 47-year-old Terrill Black was arrested the same day and remains in custody while detectives continue to investigate. Authorities have not released the victim's name.
Charges And Court Schedule
A warrant filed by Durham police lists charges that include discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, communicating threats and possession of a stolen firearm, according to CBS17. Court records show Black made his first appearance in Durham County court on Monday and was not given bond. He is scheduled to return to court on July 20, 2026.
What The Law Says
Under North Carolina law, firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle or other occupied property that results in serious bodily injury can be prosecuted as a serious felony. State statutes provide that such conduct may be charged as a Class C felony when serious injury occurs, which carries significant prison time and potential sentence enhancements. The North Carolina General Assembly's chapter on assault and related offenses lays out the specific statutory language and penalties.
Durham police say the investigation is still active as detectives follow up on leads and process evidence, and they are not releasing additional details while the case is developing, according to CBS17. The victim is described by authorities as seriously hurt. Officials say more information will be released as the investigation and court proceedings move forward.
