In the autumn of 2020, the life of Felycya Harris, a 33-year-old Black transgender woman, was tragically cut short in Augusta, Georgia. Remembered by friends for her infectious laugh and vibrant personality, Harris was a talented interior decorator who ran her own business, bringing her creative flair to the homes of others. Her warm and spirited nature left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
On the afternoon of Saturday, October 3, 2020, Harris was found unresponsive in
Meadowbrook Park. She had sustained a fatal gunshot wound, and her death was quickly ruled a homicide by the Richmond County Coroner's Office. The initial reports from the sheriff's office unfortunately misgendered her, a painful detail in the early stages of the investigation into her violent death.
In the days that followed, an outpouring of grief came from her friends and the local community, who remembered her as a beloved individual full of life. They spoke of her love for dance and her bright, humorous spirit. Amid their mourning, there was a strong call for justice for Harris, as her death added to the alarming number of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, particularly women of color, who have been victims of fatal violence across the country.
Despite the initial investigation and the pleas from her loved ones for answers, the case of Felycya Harris's murder has grown cold. In the years since her death, there have been no public announcements from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with her homicide. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and her killer has not been brought to justice, leaving a painful void for her friends, family, and the community that continues to mourn her loss.
