NewsMay 28, 2024
Scott City police have arrested a man in connection with a murder. According to a social media post from Scott City Police Department, Donald Harris has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. ...
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Donald Harris
Donald Harris

Scott City police have arrested a man in connection with a murder.

According to a social media post from Scott City Police Department, Donald Harris has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.

The post says authorities were conducting a narcotics investigation when Harris allegedly told them he had "killed" the victim for disrespecting his wife. The post says he also said he took pills from the victim.

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At the address Harris provided, authorities located a deceased elderly woman who appeared to have suffered blunt force trauma to her head and facial area.

Officers allegedly found a large wooden walking stick with blood on it at the scene near the victim.

Harris is being held at Scott County Sheriff’s Office with no bond.

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