Basketball star Noah Scurry shot and killed outside home

Noah Scurry, a 17-year-old high school basketball star from Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life this week after he was shot just steps from his home. The Philadelphia Police Department reported that the fatal incident took place around 7:15 AM on Tuesday, January 14, while Scurry was on his way to Samuel Fels High School.

The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway. “No arrests have been made,” the Philadelphia Police Department stated, “and no weapon was recovered.”

Scurry, a senior and captain of the boys’ basketball team at Samuel Fels High School, was being recruited by colleges, according to his cousin, Breanna McGlynn. In light of the tragic event, the school’s basketball games for the week have been canceled.

In a statement, SFHS principal Melissa Rasper described Scurry as more than just an accomplished basketball player, noting that he recently achieved the highest SAT scores at the school. “Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the family and friends of this student,” Rasper said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Scurry’s family with funeral expenses.