Possible suspects being sought in Harps Grocery Store shooting

Two men are being sought for their possible connection to a shooting in the back parking lot of Harps near Airport Drive. Read the full press release below:

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 1:35 PM, Jasper County Deputies responded behind Harp’s grocery store for shots fired. Upon arrival Deputies located evidence of shots being fired and other evidence that showed signs of possible injuries.

A short time later Jasper County Detectives received information of two individuals at a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. A 22-year-old female from Webb City and a 33-year-old male from Highland, California, were determined to be victims.

The investigation is ongoing and this appears to be an isolated incident.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a dark red Kia SUV 4 door, possibly a Sorrento, and two possible suspects at this time. The first was the driver described as a black male with dreadlocks, the passenger was a black male with four braids in his hair and neck tattoos.

If you have any information on this incident please contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 417-358-8177 ext 1260 or Dispatch at 417-359-9100.