Police responded to a call at Griggs Store about 6 p.m. when Shaharah Coggins, 38, ran into the store saying she was scared someone would hurt her. Shortly after, Kentorrey Sims, 32, came in and fatally shot her. A Shannon police officer, who was on duty at the store, fatally shot Sims. It was not disclosed how Sims was able to reach Coggins with an armed officer in the store.
Victim's Name: Shaharah Coggins
Agency Responsible: Shannon Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 19, 2019
County: Lee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Criminal
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural