Man charged with murder in May shooting of young mother on US 70 near Garner

Friday, September 25, 2020
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office has formally charged a man accused of killing a woman in a shooting that shut down parts of U.S. 70 West near Garner in May.

Terrance Laquan Scott, 28, has been charged with murder.
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Investigators said he allegedly shot Jasmine Nicole Upsher, 23, during a domestic incident in May of this year. A burgundy SUV was traveling toward Clayton near Raynor Road on May 4 when a witness heard gunshots come from the car and saw a woman being pushed out of a car.

Authorities said Scott then drove less than a mile from the shooting scene before crashing into a median. Police said he then shot himself.

After months recovering at WakeMed, Scott was taken into custody and served with a warrant for murder. He was denied bond.
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The Sheriff's Office said the investigation showed Scott and Upsher were in a previous relationship and have children together.

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