SHEFFIELD, Texas — Tragedy struck the quiet town of Sheffield on Thursday morning when 66-year-old Truman Harrison was discovered dead inside his residence on Main Street. Authorities confirmed Harrison had been shot, and the case is now being investigated as a murder.

According to the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call regarding an unattended death at approximately 7:30 a.m. on September 25, 2025. Upon arrival at 215 Main Street, deputies located Harrison, whose death has left the community reeling.

The Texas Rangers and the Texas Ranger Forensics Team have been called in to assist with the investigation, underscoring the seriousness of the case. Law enforcement officials say this remains an active and ongoing investigation, with authorities working diligently to determine what led to the fatal shooting.

Community members described Harrison as a familiar and well-liked presence in Sheffield, where news of his death has spread shock and grief. “Things like this don’t happen here,” one resident shared. “Truman was a neighbor, a friend. It’s heartbreaking and terrifying all at once.”

The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. “If you know anything at all, even the smallest detail, it could be vital to this case,” said Chief Deputy Ramirez. Sheriff Perkins added that bringing justice for Harrison and closure to his family is their highest priority.

Those with information are asked to contact the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office at 432-336-3521, and speak directly with Chief Deputy Ramirez or Sheriff Perkins.

As investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, the Harrison family and the broader Sheffield community are left to mourn the loss of a man whose life was taken too soon.