SARCOXIE, Missouri — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a tragic incident that claimed the lives of David S. Harrison, 62, and Aleasha Harrison, 58, a husband and wife from Sarcoxie, Missouri. Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Sarcoxie shortly before 8:45 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, where the couple was discovered deceased inside their home.
According to investigators, both David S. Harrison and Aleasha Harrison suffered gunshot wounds. Preliminary findings indicate that David Harrison allegedly shot his wife, Aleasha Harrison, before taking his own life. Authorities have described the case as an apparent murder-suicide. The investigation remains active as detectives continue to examine evidence and work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The discovery prompted an immediate response from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators and crime scene personnel remained on scene throughout the day, processing the residence, documenting evidence, and conducting initial investigative steps. Officials confirmed that next of kin have been notified.
KOAM’s Shannon Becker spoke at the scene with Jasper County Coroner James Harrison, who clarified that he is not related to the deceased couple. Coroner Harrison stated that autopsies for both David and Aleasha Harrison are scheduled for next Tuesday at Southwest Missouri Forensics in Ozark, Missouri. The examinations are expected to provide additional information regarding the official cause and manner of death.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division continues to lead the investigation with assistance from the Sarcoxie Police Department. Authorities have not released further details about events leading up to the shooting, and it remains unclear whether there were any prior calls for service at the residence.
The deaths of David and Aleasha Harrison have left the Sarcoxie community in shock and mourning as friends, neighbors, and loved ones come to terms with the sudden loss. Officials note that incidents of this nature often have a lasting impact on both families and first responders.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates may be released as autopsy results are completed and detectives continue their review of the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Further updates are expected as investigators continue to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deaths of David S. Harrison and Aleasha Harrison in Sarcoxie, Missouri.
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