Couple Found Fatally Shot in Farmington Home; Children Unharmed
In Farmington, Missouri, a husband and wife were found fatally shot in their home on Friday night. Two children residing in the home were discovered unharmed and subsequently placed into protective care by the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department, which…

St. Louis, MO, September 6, 2026 — In Farmington, Missouri, a husband and wife were discovered deceased on Friday night. The couple sustained fatal gunshot wounds inside their residence.
The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and found the two children who were living in the home. The children were reportedly unharmed during the incident and have been placed into protective care.
Investigators are treating the case as an isolated domestic matter. Specific details regarding the timeline of events leading to the discovery, the identities of the deceased, or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been publicly released.
The Sheriff’s Department has not provided information on whether any suspects are being sought or if any arrests have been made. Further investigation is ongoing, and the department has indicated it will release more information as it becomes available and appropriate.
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