Fatal Domestic‑Violence Stabbing in Starkville

Fatal Domestic‑Violence Stabbing in Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Starkville Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 14, 2025. At around 12:57 a.m., officers responded to a call at a residence on Gladney Street and found Tykell Harvey, 27, suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders Just In News.

The suspect, identified as Amiya Brown, 28, of Starkville, was taken into custody without incident. She has been formally charged with First Degree Murder and is being held at the Oktibbeha County Jail as she awaits her first court appearance Just In News97.7 The Beat of The Capital.

Authorities confirmed that Harvey and Brown were in a dating relationship, and investigators are treating the incident as a case of intimate partner violence Just In News97.7 The Beat of The Capital.

Law Enforcement Response and Community Reaction

• The Starkville Police Department emphasized the severe dangers of domestic violence and encouraged anyone experiencing intimate partner abuse to seek help immediately Just In News.

• Detectives have asked for community assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662‑323‑4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800‑530‑7151, or submit anonymous tips through the SPD website Just In News.

• The incident has deeply shaken the Starkville community, reigniting calls for increased domestic violence awareness, intervention programs, and support services Just In News.