Life in prison for repeat felon awaiting murder charge

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A gang member and repeat felon with numerous charges of illegally carrying a gun got the full brunt of justice Tuesday when he was sentenced to life in prison.

Terrell Chase was sentenced to the maximum penalty allowed for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Chase is awaiting a trial on another murder charge in the drive by shooting of 4-year-old De’Earlvion Whitley in July 2017. He is charged with deadly conduct in relation to the shooting.

A former fellow gang member took the stand to testify against Chase.  Charles Bethany testified that he and Chase were part of the East Terrace Gang who were fighting with the Skinny Bloc gang.

During the drive-by shooting, De’Earlvion was inside the home with his brother and mother.

De’Earlvion died from his wounds while his mother survived non-life-threatening injuries. The brother was not hurt.

Bethany testified Terrell Chase, Quentin Phillips, and John Chatmon were the ones who carried out the drive by.

All three men are awaiting trial on the murder of the 4-year-old.