Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Missouri — A quiet Friday morning turned into a crime scene after a married couple was found dead inside their home in Sarcoxie.
Authorities identified the couple as David S. Harrison, 62, and Aleasha Harrison, 58. Both were discovered inside their residence after deputies responded to a welfare check call shortly before 8:45 a.m. on June 5, 2026.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in after reports that two people were believed to be deceased inside the home. Deputies arrived and confirmed both individuals were dead at the scene.
Investigators said both David and Aleasha Harrison had suffered gunshot wounds. The residence was immediately secured as detectives moved in to begin processing the scene and collecting evidence.
Early findings from investigators suggest a domestic shooting that ended in tragedy. Authorities believe David Harrison shot his wife, Aleasha Harrison, before turning the gun on himself. Officials are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide.
Law enforcement has stressed that the investigation is still active. Detectives are continuing to review physical evidence and speak with people who may have known the couple in order to understand what led up to the shooting.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that next of kin have been notified. The incident has left family members and members of the Sarcoxie community in shock as they try to process the sudden loss.
Authorities say no clear motive has been established at this time. The case remains open, and officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional details emerging as the investigation continues.
David Harrison, Sarcoxie, Jasper County: Final confirmed details place the incident at a private residence in Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Missouri
