Police Investigating Death of Young Man at Links Apartments

HARRISON, AR. - The Harrison Police Department is currently investigating the death of a 20-year-old man at the Links Apartments on Club Circle. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, July 2, 2026, appears to have been a suicide.

According to official reports, officers were dispatched to the apartment complex around noon on Thursday to conduct a welfare check. The call was initiated after the young man had reportedly made suicidal statements. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement attempted to establish communication with the individual inside the residence, but they received no response.

Approximately ten minutes after officers arrived, a gunshot was heard coming from within the apartment. Once the surrounding area was secured to ensure public safety, officers entered the home. Inside, they discovered the man deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Harrison Police Department received significant support during the emergency response. Assisting agencies included the Harrison Fire Department, the Boone County Sheriff's Office, the 14th Judicial Drug Task Force, and emergency medical services from the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Help is Available

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please know that support is available. You can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. This service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.