Crime
Noah Scurry, Samuel Fels High School basketball player shot and killed outside his Philadelphia home
A 17-year-old high school student with a bright future in academics and athletics was tragically shot and killed outside his Philadelphia home Tuesday morning as he prepared to leave for school.
The victim, identified as Noah Scurry, a standout basketball player and academic achiever at Samuel Fels High School, was attacked around 7:15 a.m. in front of his residence.
Scurry was entering a car with his mother when the shooting occurred, according to Monique Braxton, spokesperson for the School District of Philadelphia.
Police reported that Scurry was shot multiple times. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:37 a.m.
โThis is a heartbreaking loss,โ Braxton said. โThe principal, coach, teammates, and classmates are devastated. Noah was on the verge of graduating and had a promising future ahead of him, likely with college basketball opportunities across the country. His life was senselessly cut short.โ
Noah was known not only for his talents on the basketball court but also for his exceptional academic abilities. He was his schoolโs highest SAT scorer and was widely admired for his kind and helpful nature.
โHe was the kind of student who offered to help without being asked,โ Braxton shared. โHe was a role model, both academically and personally, with no history of disciplinary issues.โ
The tragic news has shaken the school community. All games scheduled for the week have been canceled as students and staff process the loss.
โThe whole school is in mourning,โ said 10th grader Mohamed Elfaki. โNoah was someone who brought light into every room he entered. He was smart, kind, and always made people smile. Itโs hard to believe heโs gone.โ
To support students and staff during this difficult time, mental health professionals and counselors have been made available at the school.
Homicide detectives are investigating the incident to determine what led to the shooting and to identify any suspects. Although police initially reported recovering a weapon at the scene, they later clarified that no weapon was found.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they work to bring those responsible to justice.
This senseless act of violence has left a promising young life cut short and a community grappling with immense grief.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.