Update- November 26, 2025- Harrisburg Police charged James Scott, 22, with criminal homicide, person not to possess firearms and firearms not to be carried without a license in connection with the Dec. 20, 2023 homicide of Amari McFadden-Sowers.

"James Timothy Scott was identified as being in the 1500 block of Ella Alley with Amari McFadden-Sowers and shooting and killing him," the affidavit of probable cause states.

On December 20, 2023, Amari McFadden-Sowers,18, was found deceased around 3:00 a.m., in the 1500 block of Ella Alley in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He passed away as a result of injuries from a firearm. His homicide remains unsolved. Amari's family continues to advocate and fight for judicial resolution for his case.

Anyone with information concerning Amari McFadden-Sowers' unsolved homicide is asked to call the Harrisburg Police Department at (717) 255-3131. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call the Crime Stoppers of Dauphin County at (800) 262-3080.

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