Crime
22-year-old Ricky Shannon shot dead by police after he allegedly shot and killed family members in Lancaster County
When officers approached the car after the shootout to provide medical aid, they discovered that both Shannon and the 19-year-old woman had been fatally wounded by gunfire.
In a tragic series of events early Friday morning, six people were shot, and three are dead following a pair of connected crime scenes, a high-speed chase, and a police-involved shooting that spanned across Dauphin and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).
The incident began around 4 a.m. when 22-year-old Ricky Shannon reportedly entered the Sassafras Terrace apartment complex in Lancaster County and opened fire on four individuals, fatally wounding one.
Shannon, originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania, fled the scene in a car with a 19-year-old woman.
Police indicated that the individuals targeted in the apartment were family members of the young woman.
Both Shannon and the woman had filed Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders against one another, with Shannon’s PFA filed first, followed by the woman’s only days later.
PSP were called to the scene promptly, where they identified Shannon as the suspect, and a pursuit ensued. PSP Lancaster joined the pursuit, which stretched over 40 miles into Dauphin County.
During the chase, Shannon reportedly collided with several vehicles and, at times, drove on the wrong side of the road at high speeds, posing a significant threat to the public.
The chase continued for approximately 40 minutes until PSP officers executed a pit maneuver on Route 147, effectively halting Shannon’s vehicle.
According to PSP Lt. Adam Reed, after being stopped, Shannon fired multiple rounds at the troopers, striking several police vehicles and nearly hitting some of the officers.
In response, PSP troopers returned fire. When officers approached the car after the shootout to provide medical aid, they discovered that both Shannon and the 19-year-old woman had been fatally wounded by gunfire.
Lt. Reed noted that Shannon’s truck had tinted windows, complicating officers’ efforts to see inside the vehicle during the confrontation.
Despite immediate efforts to administer aid, both Shannon and the young woman succumbed to their injuries.
At a press conference held at 1 p.m., PSP Public Information Officer Lt. Reed and Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo provided additional details on the unfolding investigation, noting that it remains in its preliminary stages.
Investigators are currently reviewing bodycam and dashcam footage to piece together the exact sequence of events.
DA Chardo also confirmed that police are working to identify and locate the family members of the young woman who were injured in the initial shooting, although their identities have not yet been publicly released.
The nature of Shannon’s relationship with the young woman, as well as the reasons behind their mutual PFAs, remains unclear, and further investigation is ongoing.
PSP stated that Route 147 between Mountain Road and Exit 22 (US 22 West/US 322 West) would remain closed as law enforcement processes the aftermath of the incident.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.