Oak Grove woman dead, husband charged: Social media reaction swift

Lici Beveridge | Hattiesburg American

Shauna Harris worked at an upscale spa and salon in downtown Hattiesburg before she was killed Sunday while three children were in the family's Oak Grove home.

Her husband, 33-year-old Percy Harris, a well-respected supply sergeant in the Army, has been charged with her death.

Social media reactions to Shauna Harris' slaying were swift and strong:

"No, man, not Shauna Nicole," Brandon Moody wrote on Facebook. "This can't be real. Please tell me this is not real."

Moody's post offered words of comfort to Shauna's family.

"I'm praying for y'all so much," he said. "Please stay strong through this."

Harris, 36, was shot to death Sunday night in her Oak Grove home.

Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said a juvenile had called 911 around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, saying his parents were arguing.

When deputies arrived, the child told them he thought he heard a gunshot.

Deputies found Shauna Harris' body and took Percy Harris into custody.

He is being held without bond at Lamar County Jail.

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Two other young children also were found in the home at the time of the shooting.

Family and friends are reeling from Shauna's loss.

"I ride hard with you cuzo somebody goes and kills your daughter two days before Jesus day," Thomas Graves wrote to Shauna's parents, "but now your daughter will celebrate with Jesus. I am so hurt because of this wick world. Prayers are sent up for you and our family."

Joycelynn Page wrote, "Father God please touch the hearts and give comfort and strength to (Shauna's) family right now Lord during the loss of (their) daughter."

"I'm so sorry to hear this news," ‎Patrice Arrington wrote. "I know you are taking this hard. And I wish there was something I could do to take the pain away. Lord knows I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I love you chic. Keep your head up."

"This is sad. She was one of the sweetest," Jackie Nicole wrote on Facebook. "My prayers go out to her family and her kids. Rest in Heaven, Shauna."

"Such a sad situation," LaTonya Norris said. "She was such a nice person and a joy to be around while in massage school. Prayers for her family."

Percy Harris' friends and acquaintances also expressed shock and disbelief when they learned of his arrest.

"Praying for Percy," Michelle Nunley wrote on Facebook. "I just can’t believe this. He was one squared away supply sergeant while we was overseas. I pray for his children and everyone involved."

"Tell me this ain't true," Christian Cowler wrote. "He is one of the most genuine people I've served with. No way he would do something like this."

Jamal Haggard wrote, "Praying for both families, SSG Harris was a good dude."

"D*** Percy, we always had some laughs together and a 'I’m tryna get like you' moment on orders or whenever I seen you at the unit," Jyrus D. Carriere wrote. 'Prayers man."

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Contact Lici Beveridge at 601-584-3104 or lbeveridge@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @licibev.