Obituaries

Noah Scurry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Noah Scurry, a 17-year-old student and basketball player from Samuel Fels High School, was tragically shot and killed in North Philadelphia on January 14, 2025.

The shooting occurred around 7:15 a.m. while Noah was on his way to school with his mother.

Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Noah was pronounced dead at 7:40 a.m.

The community is grieving the loss of a promising young man who had not only excelled in basketball but also in academics, recently achieving the highest SAT score in his class.

In a statement, the principal of Samuel Fels High School, Melissa Rasper, expressed the deep sorrow felt by the school community, noting the difficulty of processing such a loss.

The School District of Philadelphia issued a statement offering condolences to Noah’s family and reaffirming its commitment to addressing gun violence.

In honor of Noah, all boys’ basketball games for the week were canceled, and the community has rallied in grief, calling for justice and an end to the senseless violence that claimed his life.

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the incident, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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