In the late hours of what seemed to be a quiet Friday in Yazoo City, Mississippi, events unfolded that would end in the tragic death of 33-year-old Margaret Harris, a Black female resident of the city. Her body was discovered in her home at the Graystone Apartment complex on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The initial discovery of her death prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement.
An autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound.
The Yazoo County Coroner estimated that Harris had been killed a few hours before her body was found, likely around 11 p.m. on Friday, September 16th. The news of her violent death sent ripples of concern and sadness through the local community.
The investigation into Harris's death quickly led authorities to a suspect. Lavonte Ellington was apprehended by the Yazoo City Police Department in the nearby Tchula area. He was subsequently charged with the murder of Margaret Harris. Some reports indicated that Ellington was Harris's boyfriend.
Following his arrest, Ellington was formally charged in connection with the homicide. The case then moved into the legal system for prosecution. The motive for the shooting and the specific details of the events leading up to Harris's death remain part of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings against the accused.
