In the city of Jackson, Mississippi, a violent encounter abruptly ended the life of 46-year-old Robert Lewis Harris, a male resident of the community. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the 4000 block of Hanging Moss Road, Harris was discovered to have been shot multiple times. The wounds proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Jackson Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the shooting.
Through their initial inquiries, detectives were able to identify a suspect in connection with the homicide. This led to the arrest of 21-year-old Demonte Swann. Swann was taken into custody by the Jackson Police Department.
Following the arrest, the investigation into the death of Robert Lewis Harris was reported to be ongoing. Law enforcement officials continued to gather information to build a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired. At the time of the initial reports, the police had not released details regarding a potential motive for the shooting. Information concerning the specific charges filed against Demonte Swann, as well as the details of his subsequent trial and any conviction, have not been made publicly available. The authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information pertinent to the case to come forward and contact either the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers to assist in the continuing investigation.
