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Michael Lynn Davis Convicted of Capital Murder in 2023 Shooting of Jamea Harris

Davis faces life in prison without parole for the fatal shooting, while co-defendant Darius Miles awaits trial on aiding charges.

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Overview

  • Michael Lynn Davis was found guilty of capital murder for the January 2023 shooting death of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • The jury deliberated for just over an hour before delivering the verdict, which carries a sentence of life imprisonment without parole.
  • Prosecutors argued that Davis ambushed Harris and her boyfriend, Cedric Johnson, while the defense claimed Davis acted in self-defense after an earlier altercation.
  • The gun used in the shooting belonged to former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who is charged with aiding Davis by providing the weapon and awaits a separate trial.
  • NBA player Brandon Miller testified during the trial, stating he unknowingly delivered the gun and was nearly struck by gunfire during the incident.