Key Peninsula, WA – Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a tragic double homicide after two people and a dog were found shot to death inside a Key Peninsula home Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was reported around 1:27 p.m. on January 27. A caller told dispatchers he had come home from work to find his wife, adult son, and family dog deceased from apparent gunshot wounds at a residence on the 7400 block of 185th Avenue NW.
Deputies arrived and confirmed the scene as described, locating the deceased female, male, and dog in a bedroom. Investigators say the caller explained his adult son, who had reportedly been struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, had stayed overnight at the home.
A firearm was recovered at the scene. Detectives stated that there do not appear to be any outstanding suspects at this time, and the caller has been fully cooperative.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to treat the case as an active investigation. No names have been released pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
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