Terry Wallace was a 41-year-old Black man from Detroit, Michigan. He was the father of Terry Sanchez Wallace Jr., who was largely raised by his grandmother in the city's Warrendale neighborhood. According to his son's later accounts, both Mr. Wallace and the boy's mother were frequently incarcerated during his childhood.
On July 23, 2012, Mr. Wallace's life was cut short when he was murdered in Detroit. His son, who was 18 at the time, would later achieve fame as the rapper Tee Grizzley, with his music often reflecting the difficult experiences of his youth, including the loss of his father.
The public record contains no details about the specific circumstances surrounding Mr. Wallace's death. Information about the police investigation, any potential persons of interest, or a motive for the killing has not been released.
No arrests have ever been announced in connection with the homicide. More than a decade later, the murder of Terry Wallace remains unsolved.
