ANTRIM TOWNSHIP – Newly released court records shed light on the chain of events behind a violent confrontation on Interstate 81 that left two Pennsylvania State Police troopers wounded and a Baltimore man slain in Antrim Township Wednesday evening.
Thomas Pack, 23, has been released from WellSpan York Hospital and is recovering at home, while Lucas Amarose, 31, is stable after being in critical condition and undergoing multiple hours of surgery at the hospital. Both officers were shot multiple times during the exchange of gunfire after the car chase, according to state police at a press conference Thursday.
The ordeal began as a routine shoplifting report at the Dick’s Sporting Goods location in neighboring Guilford Township. Around 6:14 p.m., officers responded to allegations involving three individuals from Baltimore: 21-year-old Amir L. Swift, 21-year-old Giani Jaida McGowan and 31-year-old Lamar Lorenzo Foy.
Surveillance captures bold grab of over $1,000 in apparel
According to affidavits submitted Thursday to Magisterial District Judge Annie Shockey, store cameras recorded Swift and McGowan loading women’s garments into a cart. Foy then joined them, adding men’s items before wheeling the haul straight out the door without paying. The group piled into a green Chevrolet van and sped off toward the highway, making away with goods valued at $1,066.
Dispatchers alerted troopers that the suspects were heading south on I-81, setting the stage for a tense pursuit.
High-speed dash ends in spike strip takedown near Exit 16
A trooper soon located the van near Exit 16, close to Chambersburg and Route 30. When lights and sirens failed to prompt a stop, a dangerous chase unfolded along the interstate. Reinforcements deployed spike strips, forcing the vehicle to halt around mile marker 3.
Swift and McGowan emerged peacefully, surrendering to commands and allowing themselves to be detained. But Foy allegedly drew a handgun and opened fire on the officers, hitting two troopersz in the process.
Return fire claims shooter’s life; drugs, cash found in vehicle
Responding troopers fired back, striking and killing Foy at the scene. A subsequent warrant search of the van uncovered a trove of suspected narcotics: bulk THC, bags of unidentified white and brown powders, plus loose capsules containing unknown contents. Authorities also seized a hefty stack of cash, weighing scales and assorted paraphernalia hinting at drug operations.
Duo’s felony charges mount as bail is revoked
Swift and McGowan now face serious accusations, including two counts each of felony retail theft, one felony conspiracy charge and a felony for intent to manufacture or distribute controlled substances. Misdemeanor counts for simple drug possession and paraphernalia round out the complaints, according to investigators.
Held without bond in Franklin County Jail, the women await preliminary hearings on Oct. 21.
Leaders offer support
Overnight messages poured in from key figures, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, Franklin County Commissioners, state Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin), state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association. All expressed gratitude to the force and hopes for swift healing.
Gunman’s troubled record traces back over a decade in Maryland
Investigators highlighted Foy’s lengthy rap sheet across the border, starting in 2011 with bids for first- and second-degree attempted murder, plus linked firearms and narcotics offenses. More recently, a 2017 weapons possession charge while incarcerated gave way to 2024 firearms and trafficking counts. This year alone saw separate brushes with assault, arson threats and plans to peddle controlled substances.
