Noah Scurry – a high school basketball star in Pennsylvania – tragically died this week after being shot just steps from his home.
Philadelphia police said the fatal shooting occurred around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday … and revealed that Scurry was on his way to Samuel Fels High School when he was shot.
He was just 17 years old.
A motive for the shooting is not yet known. Authorities say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
“No arrests were made,” the PPD said, “and no weapon was recovered.”
Scurry was a senior at Samuel Fels HS… and captain of the boys' basketball team. According to his cousin Breanna McGlynnhe was recruited by colleges.
The Panthers' games for this week were canceled following his death.
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Principal of SFHS Melissa Rasper said in a statement Tuesday that Scurry was more than just a talented basketball player … he recently earned the highest SAT scores at the school.
“Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the family and friends of this student,” she said.
A GoFundMe was established to assist Scurry's family with funeral expenses.
REST IN PEACE