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Melvin Harris

Case from Vicksburg, MS dated Aug 31, 2025

Victim Details

Melvin Harris

Male

Black / African American

Vicksburg

MS

2025-08-31

31

Melvin

Harris

07/16/2026

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In Vicksburg, Mississippi, a life was abruptly cut short on a Sunday afternoon, leaving a community in search of answers. Melvin Harris, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot on August 31, 2025, outside a local convenience store, an event that shattered the day's calm. The incident occurred just after 3 p.m. at Waleed's Gas Station, located at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Bazinsky Road, a familiar crossroads for many in the city.

Reports of gunfire drew Vicksburg police officer ...
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  • Vicksburg Post: Victim and suspect identified in Waleed's Gas Station shooting
  • Vicksburg Post: VPD: One dead after shooting at Waleed's gas station, 3613 Wisconsin A...
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