Grand Jury Indicts Jefferson in Marshall Killing
A special grand jury returned multiple charges, including first-degree murder, against Daunte Jefferson in the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Terrion Marshall.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Crime — General
A special grand jury indicted Daunte Jefferson on November 4 on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, felony homicide, and firearms offenses, in the 2023 killing of Terrion Marshall in Lynchburg. The indictment followed a three-and-a-half-year investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department.
Why it matters
The indictment brings formal charges after a lengthy investigation into a fatal shooting of a teenager in Lynchburg, a case that had remained pending for years. Prosecutors also renewed a call for information in the still-unsolved May 2023 killing of six-year-old Kingston Campbell, keeping attention on unresolved violence in the city.
Daunte Jefferson faces first-degree murder, felony homicide, and multiple firearms-related charges following a special grand jury indictment on November 4. The charges are allegations that will be tested in court, and the Campbell case remains open.
The players
Daunte Jefferson
Jefferson is the individual charged with first-degree murder, felony homicide, and firearms offenses in the 2023 killing of Terrion Marshall.
Lynchburg Police Department
The Lynchburg Police Department conducted the investigation that gathered evidence, interviews, and intelligence leading to the indictment.
Kelsey Parrish
Parrish is a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney who presented the evidence to the special grand jury.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the Kingston Campbell case.
The details
Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Kelsey Parrish presented evidence to the special grand jury, which drew on evidence collection, witness interviews, and intelligence gathered by the Lynchburg Police Department. Investigators continued working the case as additional evidence and information came to light over time.
Timeline
May 2023: Kingston Campbell, age six, was killed; the case remains unsolved.
2023: Terrion Marshall, 16, was killed in Lynchburg.
November 4: A special grand jury indicted Daunte Jefferson.
Legal Context
The three-and-a-half-year investigation into Marshall's killing illustrates how Lynchburg homicide cases can take years to reach charging decisions. The Campbell case, unsolved since May 2023, shows that many cases in the city remain open well after the initial killing.
Residents who have information about the unsolved Kingston Campbell killing can submit anonymous tips to the FBI or Crime Stoppers, and rewards totaling $40,000 are available. The indictment is a reminder that cases can be reopened and charged as evidence develops.
The takeaway
Unsolved cases remain open and can still produce new charges, so anyone with information about a crime should consider reporting it anonymously. Community tips have historically helped move stalled investigations forward.
Further reading
For more on local criminal cases, see Crime — General coverage in Lynchburg.
More information
Anonymous tips in the Kingston Campbell case can be submitted at tips.fbi.gov or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSLS.
