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Xandria Harris Faces Murder Charges in 2021 Bradley Police Shooting

Charges announced in August 2026 relate to the December 2021 death of Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and wounding of Officer Tyler Bailey.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 10:33 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 24, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET
Xandria Harris has been with first degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery in connection with the December 2021 shooting death of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the wounding of Officer Tyler Bailey, according to wfav951.com. The charges were announced on August 21, 2026. Reports differ on the stage of the case. One wfav951.com report says Harris has been , while another says she has been . The reports also differ on the alleged conduct: one says she helped her then boyfriend Darius Sullivan in the shooting, while another says she is accused for her part in the shooting. As the case is at the charging stage, Harris is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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  1. Version 224 Aug 2026, 15:22current

    Updated to reflect conflicting reports on conviction vs. charges and on the alleged conduct; noted the case is open and developing.

  2. Version 121 Aug 2026, 15:16

    First published.

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