Sicily Island barber killed in Monday night shooting

Published 3:26 pm Wednesday, June 22, 2016

NATCHEZ — A Sicily Island barber was found shot to death at his business Monday night.

Catahoula Parish Sheriff James Kelly said multiple assailants apparently killed George Harris, 43, at a house on Second Street where he was operating a hair-cutting business.

Kelly said Harris still had personal items in his possession when he was found, indicating the shooting was not related to a robbery.

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No arrests have been made, Kelly said, but the sheriff’s office has identified several persons of interest.

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to contact the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-744-5411.

“We encourage anyone with any information to come forward,” Kelly said.