Pennsylvania State Police have identified the two victims of a shooting Sunday evening near High Street in Shippensburg as well as two “persons of interest” in the case.
Shakur Richard Myers, 21, of Philadelphia, died at the scene of the 7:55 p.m. shooting on Rotz Avenue, behind the 200 block of High Street, according to police. The second victim, 21-year-old Samir Rodney Stevenson of Philadelphia, was taken by Life Lion helicopter to Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Carlisle Center, where he is listed in critical condition, police said.
Police are looking for Quentin Eric Furlow Jr., 20, and Clayton Steve Wilson, 20, both of Philadelphia. Furlow may be driving a gray 2011 Infiniti G37 with Pennsylvania registration KZJ4211, and Wilson may be driving a gray 2009 Nissan Maxima with Pennsylvania registration KYE0169.
Myers was found dead by troopers after “suffering fatal gunshot wounds,” according to the police report. Stevenson suffered gunshot-related injuries, police said.
Shippensburg University Media Relations Manager Megan Silverstrim said Monday morning Myers and Stevenson were not students at the university.
The state police Troop H Major Case Team is investigating the shooting.
In an email to the SU community, the university announced it has created a toll-free hotline for members of the community to reach out and learn about support services available on campus. The hotline is available at 866-435-7268.
A fire fighter from the Shippensburg Fire Department washes down the scene after Sunday night's shooting.
“SUPD will continue to actively support the PSP in their investigation until the suspects are identified and apprehended,” the email said. “The university will continue to update the campus community with the best information available via email and will activate the SU Alert system with urgent updates as warranted.”
Furlow and Wilson have been identified as students at Shippensburg University by Police Chief Michael Lee, according to an email sent out by SUNews to the campus community at 12:45 p.m. The email also said the students are not in class and there is no reason to believe they are on campus at the time.
"SU has not been advised of a real or perceived threat on or towards the campus," the email read.
"We are deeply saddened by the events that took place in our community last night. Our thoughts are with those impacted by this tragedy. The Pennsylvania State Police and Shippensburg Township have the full support of Shippensburg University as the investigation continues,” said SU President Laurie Carter.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact trooper John Boardman at 717-249-2121.
Read SU’s full statement on its website.
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