A second man has been charged in the November of 2017 death of 34-year-old Leland Harris.

The Cedar Rapids Police Department announced in a media release this morning they've charged 42-year-old Lloyd Koger, Jr. (photo below) in the case. He faces charges of First Degree Murder, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy to Commit a Forcible Felony, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Accessory After the Fact, and Driving While Barred. Koger was already in custody on other charges, when he was served with the new charges Tuesday, October 8.

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In April of this year, 19-year-old James S. Phillips of Cedar Rapids (photo below) was charged in the same case. Phillips was charged with First Degree Murder, First Degree Theft, Conspiracy to Commit a Forcible Felony, and Going Armed with Intent.

Harris' body was found in an alley in the 500 block of 10th St. SW just before 7:30 a.m. the morning of November 22, 2017. An autopsy revealed he died of gunshot wounds, likely the night before.

Cedar Rapids Police say the investigation continues.

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