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Madison County sheriff’s office seeks help finding Antonio Harris

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating and apprehending Antonio Harris, who is wanted on an aggravated assault charge for allegedly shooting a victim with a handgun, the office said in a Facebook post.

Harris is described as a black male, 31, about 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. The sheriff’s office warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500, the post said.

Those with tips are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=116#. The post did not provide additional details about the alleged incident.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Madison County, Mississippi, responsible for public safety and criminal investigations. Public assistance can be critical in locating suspects and ensuring community safety. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."