Crime
Suspect who shot two Pennsylvania State Troopers in Antrim Township ID’d as Lamar Foy
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — The use of deadly force by Pennsylvania State Troopers during a violent confrontation on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township was “absolutely necessary and 100% justified,” according to Franklin County District Attorney Ian Brink.
The incident, which occurred Wednesday evening near Exit 3 by a Sheetz store, left two Troopers seriously wounded and the gunman dead.
During a Thursday press briefing, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris described the encounter as a “fierce gunfight” that unfolded following a high-speed pursuit.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Lamar Foy of Maryland, opened fire on Troopers as they attempted to remove him from a van following a chase.
Two State Troopers were struck multiple times during the exchange of gunfire.
They were later identified as Trooper Thomas Pack, 23, and Trooper Lucas Amarose, 31.
Trooper Pack, who joined PSP in June 2024, was treated and released from the hospital and is now recovering at home.
Trooper Amarose, a 2017 academy graduate and Mt. Carmel native who previously played offensive line for Wilkes University, remains hospitalized in serious condition.
A third Trooper involved in the gunfire was not injured.
Commissioner Paris emphasized that tourniquets and trauma first-aid kits were instrumental in saving both officers’ lives after they were hit.
Authorities said the sequence began around 6:14 p.m., when Troopers were alerted to a retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Guilford Township.
Surveillance footage showed three suspects — later identified as Foy, 21-year-old Amir Swift, and 21-year-old Giani McGowan, both of Baltimore — leaving the store with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise.
Troopers soon located the trio’s Chevrolet van traveling on I-81 near Exit 16 and attempted a traffic stop. Foy, the driver, refused to pull over, initiating a high-speed chase southbound on the interstate.
Spike strips were deployed near Exit 3, successfully disabling the vehicle. At that point, Swift and McGowan exited the van and surrendered to police without incident. However, Foy remained inside, prompting Troopers to approach and attempt to break the driver’s side window to extract him.
That’s when Foy allegedly opened fire, striking both Pack and Amarose multiple times. Despite their injuries, the Troopers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect. Authorities said Foy exited the van while continuing to shoot before he was stopped.
District Attorney Brink confirmed that the use of lethal force was “necessary to neutralize a dangerous and ongoing threat.”
“This was absolutely necessary,” Brink said. “It was 100% justified — no question in my mind.”
Investigators recovered a large quantity of THC products, plastic bags containing unknown white and brown powdery substances, unmarked capsules, and a substantial amount of cash inside the van, according to court filings.
Authorities also discovered additional drug paraphernalia.
Both Swift and McGowan have been charged with multiple felonies, including:
- Retail theft
- Conspiracy to commit retail theft
- Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver controlled substances
They also face two misdemeanor drug-related charges. Both suspects are being held in Franklin County Jail without bail, with preliminary hearings scheduled for October 21.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active, but emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.