Tragic Loss: Basketball Star Noah Scurry Shot and Killed Outside Home

Community Mourns: Remembering Noah Scurry After Fatal Shooting

Noah Scurry, a 17-year-old basketball star at Samuel Fels High School in Philadelphia, was tragically shot and killed on January 14, 2025, as he was on his way to school with his mother. The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. in the 5000 block of Tacony Creek Park and Roosevelt Boulevard. Reports indicate that “dozens” of shots were fired at him.

Scurry was highly regarded, having recently achieved the highest score on the SAT at his school and being known for his positive presence. The community is in shock, mourning the loss of a promising young life senselessly cut short.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Philadelphia Police Department recovered a white Jeep Grand Cherokee, which matches the description of a vehicle seen leaving the scene of the shooting. The vehicle was found in Northeast Philadelphia, and authorities are investigating its connection to the incident.

The School District of Philadelphia has expressed deep sorrow over Scurry’s death, highlighting his potential and the bright future he had ahead. The community continues to mourn the loss of a talented student-athlete whose life was tragically cut short.

For more details on this tragic event, you can watch the following news report: