Madison Victoria Madi Harris, 16, was shot and killed in her Biloxi, Mississippi home on the afternoon of February 24, 2020, during what investigators say began as a plan by teenagers to steal marijuana. Madison was in a rear bedroom with a male friend when five teens — two sisters, 17-year-old Yakeshia L. Blackmon and 15-year-old Willow O. Blackmon, plus 15-year-old Jasmine Joy-Sade Kelley, 17-year-old Jarvis Jermaine Cook, and 17-year-old Jaquez Devonte Porter — carried out the burglary attempt.

When the window would not fully open, the Blackmon sisters entered and the gun was passed to Yakeshia through the window. A struggle for the weapon between Yakeshia and Madison’s friend ended when the gun discharged, striking Madison. All five fled; emergency responders found Madison and she later died during surgery. Ring doorbell footage and witness statements led police to identify and arrest the teens, who were charged as adults with capital murder. Four of the defendants later pleaded guilty to lesser charges and testified at a trial involving the fifth.

Madison was remembered for her infectious smile and love of cooking, music, and painting. What details about the afternoon have been overlooked that might help clarify how friends turned against her? Who knew Madison or has information about the events that day?