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Shooting suspects sought

By M. Weldon Copley
Staff writer


Jun 25, 2008

Updated Jun 30, 2008 11:37 a.m.

Tahliek Taliaferro
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 ReynoldsEthan ParrishJoey ParrishThe 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.


Related Stories:
Female suspect in teen’s shooting death turns self in
Hundreds gather to remember Taliaferro

Photo Gallery: View Tahliek Taliaferro photo gallery



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Reader Comments
by Angel of Powhatan,Virginia Jun. 27, 2008, 06:20 PM

Our heart goes out to the family who has lost there love one and the Powhatan Community.I will keep praying for the family more than anything.I really feel for the family because each ever day is going to be hard road but you can be so proud of your self for raising such a young man with a good and proming future but you can know now that he is one Gods working Angel`s in heaven.I did not know this young man from hearing all the good things everyone has said.His family can be proud of there self for raising a fine young man.Our Prays are with you


by B Jun. 27, 2008, 05:49 PM

I have to say I know the Parrish family well. They are heart broken by what has happened. We can not judge this family for what these kids did. We raise our children the best we can and pray they do the right thing. They all feel the sorrow and the loss and want these boys to do the right thing.A lot of these stories are incorrect and it would be best not to say anything but, the facts. JESUS IS THE ANSWER!
Until we come to this realization and seek HIM we have not seen anything yet. The Lord is shaking us up and trying to wake us up, and we sleep.


by unknown of Powhatan Jun. 27, 2008, 05:42 PM

I hate that everyone is refering this to be a racial thing. Have you ever thought that two kids just didn’t get along???? Could that possibly be an issue, why does everyone have to turn it into racial. It is people like you who keep racism alive, why do you have to look at it like this. And for those who posted comments about the issue that happen 2 years ago at school and the “black” kids getting , at first, a harsher punishment then the white kids- have you ever thought well maybe b/c 2 of them continued to kick on of the boys while he was knocked out lying on the ground, and the other on continously getting beaten and had a fractured and bruised rib? where was the justice in that, but b/c the community likes to throw the racial card in they got less of a penalty then they should have. But now everyone wants to see it as being racist, and I know the two that were involved and they were not racist. Also about the “Josh” character, everyone has a right to voice their own opinion you all have your a opinion of the victim and he has his. Why don’t you leave the racism out of it and concentrate on the real problem that someone , not white or black was murdered in our town??? You are causing more of an issue then what already lies in peoples minds. I pray for the victims family as well as for the suspects families.


by Princess butterfly of Powhatan Jun. 27, 2008, 05:36 PM

Stop diverting focus from capturing fugitives and let’s start posting flyers everywhere so they can’t hide.  Let’s get the story on American’s Most Wanted. Get mad that the media isn’t talking about it enough and not at each other.  Everyone needs to focus on what’s important-FINDING THEM!  One thing for certain, the victims’ families need closure and suspects’ families need to heal from the shame.  Let help them by demanding that the Police investigate and keep this crime in the media so nobody can forget. Yes, the Police didn’t act quickly in locking down the County & releasing pictures.  But you better believe if the 140 people that have taken the time to write comments would call the police and ask them what they are doing…I think they’d start working a little faster and harder.  It takes HATE & ANGER in your heart to kill and I can only wonder what the motivation was…But instead of wasting time debating, placing blame, I’ll be posting flyer this weekend.  Hope to see others out there doing the same.


by Danielle of Ptown Jun. 27, 2008, 04:30 PM

Thank; you TEE Amen to your prayer!  God be with everyone involved- the whole powhatan comunity needs God’s love and mercy now.


by ? of ptown Jun. 27, 2008, 03:19 PM

ok well i will post the URL as soon asI can get it…


by anonymous Jun. 27, 2008, 03:05 PM

Why could you not post the myspace URL? It is up there for all to see.  It evidently is not private.


by Dainne Campbell of Powhatan Jun. 27, 2008, 03:00 PM

Powhatan is a great place to live and it will always be. We have to have LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EVERYONE ..


by ? of Ptown Jun. 27, 2008, 02:48 PM

anonymous—your question before about what the josh ste…. guy’s URL was..I wonder if I can even post that on here, but if you have a email or something I can probably email it to you through the internet…because i would like others to see this and see if any action can be taken against him, my friend was furious when she read it and wrote him a LONGGGGG statement that told him off pretty much because that is just so pathetic if you ask me


by Deborah of South Hill Jun. 27, 2008, 02:45 PM

This is so very sad! I feel for both sides. We have got to find someway to help our youth. I also have a teenager and the sad thing is that you can’t get the right help for them. Kids now days are very manipulative and fool alot of the psy… My heart goes out to the family that lost their son and also for the one that is fighting for his life!  He will need alot of help and prayers as this will follow him the rest of his life.

For the ones on the run and for what they have done I feel for their families also. But, as I have always told my son you need to pay for your wrong doings. I raised my son the best I could and showed him plenty of love. When you become a man things are different! Lets pray for all of the families but these teenagers have to pay or they will just turn around and do it again..

My prayers are with all of you and it aches for all of you!!!!!!

It’s scary to think what this world is coming to.

Also people will accuse and say things wait until the facts are out. May the Lord bless all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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