By M. Weldon Copley
Staff writer

Updated June 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.

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.

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