Noah Scurry Shooting, Obituary; 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.