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Shooting suspects sought

By M. Weldon Copley
Staff writer

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.

Stephanie Reynolds Ethan Parrish Joey Parrish The three are suspects in the shooting and should be considered armed and dangerous.

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
A memorial service for Tahliek Taliaferro, the Powhatan High School student killed in Tuesday’s shooting, was held from 6-9 p.m. at the Powhatan YMCA, 2269 Mann Rd.

Prayer Service held Saturday night:
A Prayer Service was held at Little Zion Baptist Church, 5680 Cartersville Rd., in memory of Tahliek Taliaferro Saturday night at 7 p.m. Local ministers were on hand to speak with those in attendance.

Service to be held Monday
A service will be held Monday at noon at Powhatan High School. Grief counseling is now available through the high school, for more information call 598-5710.

Taliaferro Fund
A fund has been set up for the Taliaferro family at Central Virginia Bank. For more information, CVB 403-2070.

Photo Gallery: View Tahliek Taliaferro photo gallery

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Reader Comments

by mike of powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 02:21 PM

the juvenile has been to juve before so they do have him on file. and i encourage everyone to be at the old IGA at 5 for a candlelight rememberance of tahliek

by Tina James of powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 02:02 PM

My heart goes out to the families impacted by this horrible event. A life was snuffed out and many others lives will forever be effected by this. As a mother I feel your pain.
I still have some faith left in the people of this community that everyone will pull together for these families.

by bob of powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 01:42 PM

I agree with all the rest. Also, how about letting everyone know where the car was found, at least that way we’d have an idea of where they last were.

by anonymous of local Jun. 25, 2008, 01:37 PM

I completely agree, there need to be pictures up of these individuals. Wouldn’t it help to track these criminals down, how can we help find them if we don’t know what they look like?

by Jack Jamieson of Powhatan Jun. 25, 2008, 01:34 PM

Gee, the 17 year old is wanted for an adult crime, so why don’t we know his name? Why aren’t there pictures of all three of the suspects posted so that they can be readily caught?
The 17 year old basically has a free pass, as the public doesn’t know who he is, nor what he looks like.
Its time to publish photo’s so that the public can assist law enforcement by providing a location for these three.

by M Jun. 25, 2008, 01:08 PM

YES, I AGREE!!! THEY SHOULD ALSO RELEASE THE PHOTOS SO THOSE IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS CAN KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEM!!!

THEY SHOULD RELEASE THE NAME OF THE JUVENILE AS WELL, SEEING AS HOW HE’S APPARENTLY GROWN ENOUGH TO COMMIT SUCH A HORRIBLE CRIME!!! I KNOW HIS NAME, AND I’M SURE MOST ALL OF POWHATAN DOES TOO!

by TEE Jun. 25, 2008, 12:51 PM

I THINK IT IS A SHAME THAT THEY WON’T PUT PHOTOS OUT OF THE SUSPECTS!!! THEY ARE DOING ADULT CRIMES PUT THEM ON BLAST!!! IF THIS WAS IN RICHMOND THEY WOULD BE ON BLAST BY NOW!!!

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