Three arrested, two still at large
HARRISONBURG, Va. — On Wednesday, there was a significant law enforcement presence on Goldfinch Drive as police searched for suspects involved in a shooting.
According to a Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) media release, a shooting took place in the 1000 block of Blue Ridge Drive on February 5th, 2025.
Shelter in place orders were briefly issued for the area. Detectives from HPD’s Criminal Investigations Division gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses at the scene, leading to the identification of five suspects.
The Harrisonburg Police Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team executed search warrants in the 1000 block of Blue Ridge Drive, the 1300 block of Goldfinch Drive, and the 800 block of Jefferson Street.
Three of the five suspects named were arrested.
Marcus Jamal Smith, 19, of Harrisonburg, has been charged with the following:
• 18.2-154- Malicious shooting at occupied motor vehicle
• 18.2-18.2-53.1- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
• 18.2-51- Malicious wounding
• 18.2-51- Attempted malicious wounding
• 18.2-56.1- Reckless handling of a firearm
• 18.2-280- Shooting in a public place
Tye’Quan Turner, 18, of Harrisonburg, has been charged with the following:
• 18.2-51- Conspiracy for malicious wounding x2
Demarion Degracia, 19, of Harrisonburg has been charged with the following:
• 18.2-51- Conspiracy for malicious wounding x2
Devontay Phillips, 21, of Harrisonburg, and Alan Garcia-Ruiz, 21 of Rockingham County, are also wanted in connection with this case and are being charged with:
• 18.2-51- Conspiracy for malicious wounding x2
The victim of the shooting was not named, but HPD later reported that the individual was released from the hospital.
No injuries were reported during the investigation or arrests.
Anyone with information on this case or the whereabouts of the two wanted individuals is encouraged to call Crime Solvers at 540-574-5050 or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411.
Tips may be submitted online or by texting HPDVA and your tip to 847411. Both methods are anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.