Hearing delayed for Darius Miles, Michael Lynn Davis in death of Jamea Jonae Harris

Hearing delayed for Darius Miles, Michael Lynn Davis in death of Jamea Jonae Harris

A preliminary hearing for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and codefendant Michael Lynn Davis, both charged with capital murder in a deadly shooting on the Strip, has been postponed for two weeks.

Miles, 21, and Davis, 20, were set to go before a judge Tuesday to hear the evidence against them in the Jan. 15 Tuscaloosa killing of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.

A scheduling conflict led Tuscaloosa County prosecutors to successfully seek a postponement, and the hearing is now set for Feb. 21.

Harris, the mother of a young son, was in Tuscaloosa visiting her cousin and boyfriend for the weekend when she was shot in the early-morning hours of Jan. 15.

Here is full coverage of the case

About 1:45 a.m. that Sunday, Tuscaloosa police and University of Alabama police were dispatched to the Walk of Champions at Bryant Denny Stadium on a shooting.

A Jeep had stopped there upon sighting a University of Alabama Police vehicle. Harris was dead inside the vehicle, said Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Capt. Jack Kennedy.

Harris’s boyfriend, who drove Harris from the shooting scene, told police their vehicle had been struck by gunfire. He had returned fire in self-defense and may have struck a suspect – believed to be Davis.

Investigators determined that the shooting happened in the 400 Block of Grace Street off of University Boulevard.

Harris’s mother, DeCarla Heard, told AL.com the ordeal began with the suspects trying to talk to Harris, who told them she had a boyfriend and wasn’t interested.

Court records state Davis fired the deadly shots, and that Miles admitted to providing Davis with the gun.

It was announced the day before the fatal shooting that the junior forward was ruled out for the season due to an ankle injury. Following news of his arrest, it was announced that Miles was no longer on the team.

Miles’ attorneys previously released this statement on his behalf.

“Darius, his family, and all of us at Turner Law Group first and foremost want to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Jamea Jonae Harris. This is a tragic and sad situation and our hearts go out to all of those who have been hurt by her death. Darius is distraught over this situation and deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Harris.

“Darius is also saddened by any negative light shed on the University of Alabama, his coaches, his teammates and his family, all of whom have been positive influences in his life. Darius and his family appreciate all who have shown their concern, offered prayers and tried to help him during this difficult time and asks that all keep Ms. Harris’s loved ones in your prayers.

“In light of statements made by the media and other people who were not present or otherwise have a personal interest in the outcome of this case that are contrary to the limited evidence previously released by local law enforcement, we encourage everyone to withhold judgment.”

Davis’ attorney, John Robbins, released this statement on his client’s behalf:

“Once all the evidence comes out, the public will see and understand who really is the ‘bad guy,’ in this tragic situation,’’ attorney John Robbins, who represents Davis, told AL.com, “and who put the events in motion that resulted in the death of Ms. Harris.”

“My client and his parents are heartbroken at death of the young lady,’’ Robbins said. “They send their deepest sympathies and sincere prayers to her family and friends.”

“We ask that everyone would please withhold judgment until all the facts come out and for the media to refrain from portraying Michael as the ‘bad guy,’ Robbins said.

“Michael is a good person from a good family, and he intends to vigorously defend himself against these charges.”