Documents reveal more of what happened in murder-suicide

Authorities have released the names of two individuals killed in Jasper County Sunday.Prairie City police Chief Joe Bartello told KCCI Sunday that two Prairie City residents were found dead in a home after Jasper County authorities were sent on reports of a violent disturbance.The Prairie City Police Department reported Monday that Harmon (Wes) Wright III, 30, was found in the basement of the residence. Christopher Tetrick, 32, was found in the garage.The incident happened around 4:15 a.m. in the 400 block of North Orchard Street. Tetrick called 911 to report he shot another man at his wife's home.According to police, Wright had suffered several gunshot wounds, while Tetrick suffered a single gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.Larry Price, who lives nearby, said, "I woke up to red and blue lights flashing. I didn't know exactly what was going on, but I knew it must have been something pretty bad." Bartello said police believe the homicide is an isolated incident and residents should not feel threatened. "It hits pretty close to home, I'll say that," Price said. "It's surprising, but given the age we live in and the things we see going on the TV and stuff, it really doesn't surprise me. This is kind of a wake-up call, I guess, that it can happen right in your own neighborhood."Harmon (Wes) Wright III testified at the trial of his wife, Jena Wright, in 2015.Jena Wright was charged in the death of 4-year-old Jordyn Arndt, who police said was attacked and killed by Wright's dog. Jena Wright is currently serving time in prison on those charges.The Division of Criminal Investigation, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the Prairie City Police Department and the Colfax Police Department assisted in the investigation, which remains ongoing.

Authorities have released the names of two individuals killed in Jasper County Sunday.

Prairie City police Chief Joe Bartello told KCCI Sunday that two Prairie City residents were found dead in a home after Jasper County authorities were sent on reports of a violent disturbance.

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The Prairie City Police Department reported Monday that Harmon (Wes) Wright III, 30, was found in the basement of the residence. Christopher Tetrick, 32, was found in the garage.

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The incident happened around 4:15 a.m. in the 400 block of North Orchard Street. Tetrick called 911 to report he shot another man at his wife's home.

According to police, Wright had suffered several gunshot wounds, while Tetrick suffered a single gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Larry Price, who lives nearby, said, "I woke up to red and blue lights flashing. I didn't know exactly what was going on, but I knew it must have been something pretty bad."

Bartello said police believe the homicide is an isolated incident and residents should not feel threatened.

"It hits pretty close to home, I'll say that," Price said. "It's surprising, but given the age we live in and the things we see going on the TV and stuff, it really doesn't surprise me. This is kind of a wake-up call, I guess, that it can happen right in your own neighborhood."

Harmon (Wes) Wright III testified at the trial of his wife, Jena Wright, in 2015.

Jena Wright was charged in the death of 4-year-old Jordyn Arndt, who police said was attacked and killed by Wright's dog. Jena Wright is currently serving time in prison on those charges.

The Division of Criminal Investigation, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the Prairie City Police Department and the Colfax Police Department assisted in the investigation, which remains ongoing.