STARKVILLE, Miss. — A domestic violence investigation is underway in Starkville following a fatal stabbing on Gladney Street that claimed the life of Tykell Harvey, 27, of Starkville, on Thursday morning. According to police, the suspect, Amiya Brown, 28, also of Starkville, was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
According to the Starkville Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Gladney Street after receiving reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Harvey suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency personnel provided immediate medical aid, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Brown was apprehended shortly after officers arrived and is currently being held as the investigation continues.
While officials have not disclosed specific details regarding the circumstances leading up to the stabbing, investigators believe the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. The Starkville Police Department has not confirmed the nature of the relationship between Harvey and Brown, but domestic violence is being treated as a central factor in the case.
“This is a tragic situation, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim,” a department spokesperson said. “We want to remind the community that help is available for those in dangerous or abusive relationships.”
The case is being handled in coordination with the Oktibbeha County Coroner’s Office and the Mississippi State Crime Lab, which will conduct a full autopsy. Additional details, including formal charges against Brown, are expected to be released in the coming days.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Starkville Police Department at their non-emergency number or through local crime tip lines.
Domestic violence remains a leading cause of violent incidents in Mississippi, and officials are using this tragedy as a reminder of the importance of early intervention and access to support services. Local resources, including hotlines and shelter programs, are available for individuals experiencing abuse or conflict.
As the investigation continues, the community of Starkville is grappling with the sudden loss of a young man and the troubling reality that the violence took place in a residential neighborhood. For now, the focus remains on seeking justice for Harvey while addressing the underlying issues that lead to such tragedies.
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