Overview

• Douglas Spearman, 49, is wanted on charges of murder, evading arrest or detention on foot, and possession of a weapon.
• Police identified the victim as his son, Dashawn Smith, who was found stabbed in the lobby at 2311 N Front Street just after 10:30 p.m.
• Officers say they spoke with Spearman at the scene before he left out a back door while they rendered aid to the victim.
• Investigators followed a blood trail to two apartments and found bloody boots, blood on a refrigerator, and an empty knife sheath.
• A family member reported an alleged phone admission, texts in the complaint quote Spearman saying he “messed up,” and tips are requested at 717-558-6900.