The Pennsylvania State Police have identified the suspect who opened fire on two Troopers during a pursuit Wednesday evening in Franklin County as Lamar Foy, 31, of Dundalk, Maryland. Foy was killed when Troopers returned fire after being shot at.
According to court documents, the incident began around 6:14 p.m. on October 8 when Troopers responded to a report of retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1320 Lincoln Way East, Guilford Township. Store employees reported that two women and a man had stolen clothing and fled in a van heading toward Interstate 81.
Troopers located the suspect vehicle traveling south on I-81 near Exit 16. When the driver failed to stop, a pursuit ensued. Spike strips were deployed, successfully stopping the vehicle near mile marker 3 in Antrim Township.
Two female suspects exited the vehicle and complied with Troopers’ commands. They were identified as Giani McGowan, 21, and Amir Swift, 21, both of Baltimore, Maryland.
Police say Foy, who was driving, then pulled a handgun and fired at the responding Troopers, striking two of them. Troopers returned fire, killing Foy at the scene.
Both injured Troopers were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital, where they remain in critical and serious condition.
A search of the vehicle conducted after midnight revealed a large quantity of THC, plastic bags containing unknown white and brown powdery substances, and unmarked capsules. Police said the group stole $1,066 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
McGowan and Swift face charges related to retail theft and drug possession. They were denied bail due to being out-of-state residents and attempting to flee law enforcement.
Court records from Maryland show Foy had an extensive criminal history. A warrant for his arrest was issued on July 11, 2025, after he failed to appear in court on drug distribution charges. Earlier this year, he faced additional charges including arson, aggravated assault, and destruction of property.
Previous charges against Foy include concealing a dangerous weapon in 2017 and attempted first- and second-degree murder in 2011, according to Maryland court filings.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the PSP Troop H Major Case Team in coordination with the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office.
