Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend After Chasing Her While She Called 911

Nationwide — Daniel Harmon, an African American man from Aiken County, Georgia, ran over his ex-girlfriend whereas she was on a 911 name and later shot her within the head a number of occasions. The assault got here hours after she first contacted authorities to report home abuse.

Jamilla Shanae’ Smith, 30, first known as 911 on December 2, 2023, saying her ex-boyfriend, 36-year-old Daniel Harmon, had dedicated home violence towards her, in line with Native 12 Information. Authorities didn’t disclose particulars of the abuse or whether or not officers responded instantly.

Later that night, round 8:30 p.m., Smith known as 911 once more. She reported that Harmon had damaged into her residence and was chasing her down the road. Throughout the name, the dispatcher heard a automobile engine and Smith screaming as Harmon confronted her.

Harmon allegedly advised Smith to get into his automobile, claiming he would take her to the hospital. She refused, screaming that he was hurting her. The decision ended all of the sudden amid sounds of wrestle, with Smith accusing Harmon of assault whereas he claimed she had jumped in entrance of his automobile.

Authorities tracked Harmon three days later, linking him to a automobile that contained Smith’s blood within the trunk, although her physique was lacking. Smith’s stays have been discovered 5 months later, in Could 2024, in a wooded space. An post-mortem confirmed she died from a number of gunshot wounds to the pinnacle.

On December 19, Harmon pled responsible to homicide and kidnapping. He was sentenced to 45 years for the homicide and an extra 30 years for the kidnapping.