Crime & Safety
South Bend, IN Murder Charge: Suspect Held Without Bond Nov. 10
South Bend, IN – A man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 34 year old South Bend resident has been ordered held without bond following his arraignment Tuesday, November 10, as authorit
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-10T22:29:25.993Z
South Bend, IN – A man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 34 year old South Bend resident has been ordered held without bond following his arraignment Tuesday, November 10, as authorities continue investigating the deadly November 1 incident.
According to the South Bend Police Department , Terell Howard has been arrested and charged with murder and a felony firearm enhancement in connection with the shooting death of Jeffrey Sheppard, 34, of South Bend.
The fatal shooting occurred Sunday, November 1, in the 900 block of East Ireland Road in South Bend, located in St. Joseph County in northern Indiana.
Police announced that Howard was arrested Monday, November 9, following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement units.
The arrest was carried out with assistance from the South Bend Police Department's Afternoon Patrol, Strategic Focus Unit, Violent Crimes Unit and Real Time Crime Center, along with Indiana State Police.
Howard appeared for arraignment Tuesday afternoon and was ordered held without bond, according to the department.
Authorities also outlined the potential penalties associated with the charges.
Police stated that a murder conviction carries a sentencing range of 45 to 55 years in prison.
The felony firearm enhancement could add another eight to 20 years to a prison sentence if applicable following a conviction.
Those potential penalties are not a sentence, and Howard has not been convicted.
The department's announcement did not provide additional details about what allegedly led to the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
The case represents a significant development in the investigation into Sheppard's death, with formal criminal proceedings now underway.
Additional information about future court hearings was not included in the police announcement.
Howard is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.