DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a 2021 shooting death.
On Dec. 20, Judge Edward M. Marsico Jr. sentenced Raymeir Haynes and Correy Evans (also known as Correy Antonio Hill) for their roles in a June 28, 2021 shootout at 1412 Berryhill Street that resulted in the death of Erin Lapean.
A jury convicted both men, along with codefendant Deron Scott Jr. on Oct. 20, 2021.
On Sept. 21, a jury also convicted Evans of perjury for lying during grand jury proceedings when questioned about the shooting.
Haynes was sentenced to a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole and a consecutive term of 7.5 to 15 years for the following offenses: first-degree murder, criminal conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, criminal conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, and recklessly endangering another person.
Evans was sentenced to 17.5 to 35 years in prison for the following offenses: aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, unlawful possession of a firearm, and perjury.
Scott's sentencing, originally scheduled for Dec. 20 was continued. He faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole for the same charges as Haynes.
The charges stem from June 28, 2021, when Haynes and Scott traveled to the 1400 block of Berryhill Street and engaged in a shootout with Correy Evans. Erin Lapean was shot in the head while protecting her children from the shots fired by Haynes and Scott.
Despite her efforts, one of her children was shot in both legs. Bystanders in the vicinity hall had to take cover to avoid being hurt.
At the time of the shooting, both Haynes and Evans had been recently released for prior, unrelated aggravated assault and robbery charges. Scott was a fugitive.
All three men were prohibited from possessing firearms due to their criminal histories or fugitive status, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office.
Video surveillance captured Haynes leaving the scene in a white Kia sedan registered to his girlfriend. He was holding a firearm with the slide locked to the rear. Witnesses saw Scott firing from the passenger side of the vehicle.
Video analysis revealed that the Kia was undamaged moments before the shooting, but that Evans had been able to hit the Kia with his gunfire.
Haynes took the Kia to an unknown location to fix the damage before returning the vehicle to his girlfriend’s residence. Police recovered the Kia and were able to match its makeshift repairs to the damage seen on surveillance footage.
Forensic investigators recovered gunshot residue from within the Kia.
Telephone records indicated that Haynes shut off his phone approximately 40 minutes before the murder and kept the phone off until after the shooting ended.
Shortly after fixing the Kia, Haynes fled south until he heard a rumor that someone else was taking credit for “his work.”
Thinking it was safe to return, he came back to the area, according to the DA's office.
During the investigation and prosecution, witnesses were reluctant to come forward for fear of retaliation from the parties involved.
Evans reportedly perjured himself repeatedly during grand jury proceedings. His perjured testimony directly contradicted other facts and a candid discussion he and Haynes had without realizing a law enforcement officer was nearby.
During the discussion, both Haynes and Evans acknowledged their involvement in the incident and indicated that the Berryhill shooting was retaliation against Evans for shooting at Scott and Haynes’ girlfriend an hour prior.
Investigators also learned that the escalating violence between Evans and Scott was due to a feud between their rival gangs. Evans is a validated “All Nighter Boyz” gang member and Scott is a validated “Pop Out Gang” gang member.
Both individuals had been perpetrating violent acts against the opposing gang, posting about their violence on social media, and creating videos about their feud during the months leading up to June 28, 2021.
