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.
“This is a heartbreaking loss,” Braxton said. “The 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.”
Noah was known not only for his talents on the basketball court but also for his exceptional academic abilities. He was his school’s highest SAT scorer and was widely admired for his kind and helpful nature.
“He was the kind of student who offered to help without being asked,” Braxton shared. “He was a role model, both academically and personally, with no history of disciplinary issues.”
The tragic news has shaken the school community. All games scheduled for the week have been canceled as students and staff process the loss.
“The whole school is in mourning,” said 10th grader Mohamed Elfaki. “Noah was someone who brought light into every room he entered. He was smart, kind, and always made people smile. It’s hard to believe he’s gone.”
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.
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.