On November 2, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m. police in Harrisburg found 34-year-old Darius Stukes with multiple gunshot wounds near Hunter and Nectarine Streets. He was taken for medical care but died from his injuries.

Earlier that night Stukes had been picked up at his York County residence by 38-year-old Harrisburg resident Lateef Phoenix. The group, which included two women, went to the Political Club on Vernon Street; Phoenix stayed outside after being denied entry. Inside, Stukes reportedly handed out his phone number and indicated he was available to sell marijuana. After leaving the club the group went to Swatara and Nectarine Streets, where Phoenix allegedly told everyone to get out of the vehicle. Witnesses say Phoenix then approached Stukes from behind and fired, and Stukes asked what he had done before collapsing.

Phoenix returned to a Rolleston Street residence and was observed acting erratically and attempting to wipe two cell phones, conduct later described as evidence tampering. Authorities have charged Phoenix with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm prohibited, and carrying a firearm without a license; as of December 7, 2024 he remained at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Bureau of Police at 717-558-6900.

Does anyone have information about Stukes, his movements that night, or Phoenix’s whereabouts?