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Shooting suspects sought By M. Weldon Copley Jun 25, 2008 Updated Jun 30, 2008 11:37 a.m.  Taliaferro Powhatan authorities confirmed that Tahliek Taliaferro, a resident of Powhatan County, was shot and killed Tuesday when the passengers of a white Dodge Durango opened fire with a rifle and a handgun. Taliaferro, 18, was a student at Powhatan High School and a standout on the basketball and football teams. The incident occurred yesterday at around 6:45 p.m., near the Flat Rock area of Powhatan. A second victim, a juvenile, survived the shooting and is recovering at a local hospital. Early this morning, the white Dodge Durango described to police by witnesses was found at a residence in Amelia. Physical evidence relating to the shooting was also found. Police this afternoon found the black Ford Mustang that they believe the three shooting suspects - two males and one female - were driving after the incident, but the suspects were nowhere to be found. Police said the suspects are (left to right) Stephanie Reynolds, 19, a 5’5”, 150-pound white female with brown eyes and blonde hair; Ethan Scott Parish, a 5’4”, 125-pound white male, 24, with brown hair; and Joey Parrish, a 17-year-old white male, 5’6” and 130 pounds.
Warrants have been issued for all three individuals for murder, malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Powhatan authorities ask that if anyone has any information regarding the suspects to call their local law enforcement office or the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 598-5656. Memorial service for Taliaferro was held Wednesday night Prayer Service held Saturday night: Service to be held Monday Taliaferro Fund
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by a mom in powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 08:25 PM What a tragedy and pointless act - my thoughts and prayers go out to these families. A mom in Powhatan
by C of powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 08:06 PM Tahliek was a typical teenager, never hurt anyone and wasn’t racist. I’ve heard a girl being the reason and racism being the reason. Neither one gives those three young people the right to take Tahliek’s life. Weather it be a man or women neither one is worth it. If it was recism we need to remember we were are created equally and by the same father.
by anonymous Jun. 25, 2008, 07:58 PM Jun 25, 2008 ... Sheriff’s Department Searching For Three Suspects In Murder Of 18 Year-Old Tahliek Taliaferro. By 1140wrva.com. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 ...
by Unknown Jun. 25, 2008, 07:16 PM It is disappointing that it took so long for the Powhatan Sheriff’s Dept to release the names of the suspects. As soon as the police arrived on the scene they knew who the suspects were. By the time the names were release the suspects could have been half way around the country. If these murderers are not caught the Powhatan Sheriff’s Dept. should bear the brunt of the blame.
by janet of Powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 07:03 PM As a new resident to Powhatan I have to agree with the rest of the comments on pictures of the suspects. There are so many people with a lot of land and to know that these people are still at large is frightening. It would be nice to know who to be looking out for! The descriptions posted cover a lot of area and pictures would be helpful.
by BIRDIE Jun. 25, 2008, 06:39 PM This is an terrible tragedy! My heart is broken for everyone. Once you take a life, you can never give it back. What has happened to our children? We need to PRAY! When our children are raised in an enviroment where all they know is lying, stilling, drugs and drinking, we have to accept we are to blame also.We need to be on our knees. Chances are, if we are not praying for our children, then no-one is.
by anonymous Jun. 25, 2008, 05:36 PM I hope the suspects are found and punished to the hardest extent of the law. The surviving vitcim is my cousin and he does not deserve to be laying in a hospital going through something like this. I am trusting that the detectives and other law enforcement handling this case will find justice for my cousin and the other victim.
by s of powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 04:08 PM I think that it is rediculous that these dume kids would go out and do something so horrible to someone like this. I know one of the suspects that did it and I hope that she gets what she deservese.
by a Jun. 25, 2008, 03:44 PM i am very sad for all of your losses in this senseless tragedy! its so sad when good people leave so early. i wish he just would have known what kind of messed up person he was dealing with… i agree with what all of you are saying. they show juveniles faces all the time on the national news after they commit henious crimes like this…why not now? there will be a vigil tonight at the ymca as well. call 598-0250 for details.
by shannon of Powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 03:31 PM Yes, most everyone in Powhatan and most surrounding areas does know the juvenile’s name and he will be caught. Where can you go when everyone is watching for you? Why not just give up and turn yourselves in, you’ve got enough trouble under your belt as it is anyways. I’m tellin’ ya…some sad excuses for human beings right there. Prayers and thoughts are will the families! Submit Your Comments Below
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