"No Weapon Used" In Death Of Dad, Daughter

"PUYALLUP, WA — Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible murder/suicide after a 58-year-old man and his 6-year-old daughter were found dead Tuesday in an apartment.

"According to Pierce County Sheriff’s Department detective Ed Troyer, a resident in the 17700 block of 85th Avenue Ct. East called police to report his neighbor was possibly suicidal Monday night, and not responding to knocks on his door Tuesday morning.

"Sheriff’s deputies called to the scene found the body of the man and the young girl.

"The man was going to be evicted from his apartment Tuesday morning, according to investigators. Neighbors saw him packing up his belongings into his SUV Monday night.

"`We believe this happened either really late last night or really early this morning and there wouldn’t have been anything anyone could do. There was no weapon used, it was quiet, and there wouldn’t have been any other way to intervene,` said Troyer.

"Investigators believe the little girl’s mother lives out of state."

From q13fox.com...

Three Generations Die In Shooting

"SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police say a grandfather shot and killed his daughter and then his granddaughter before turning the gun on himself in a South Seattle home Monday night.

"Assistant Chief Nick Metz said dispatchers received a 911 call from a 10-year-old boy who reported shots fired inside a house on 6328 South Fountain Street.

"Within three minutes, officers arrived at the residence and found an elderly man, an adult female and a teenage female dead at the scene.

"Police later confirmed the man responsible for the shooting was 78 years old. They said he killed his 39-year-old daughter and 11-year-old granddaughter before killing himself.

"While authorities have not released the victims' names, sources identified the grandfather as Honorario Yango, the daughter as Christine Dela Isla and the granddaughter Analia Cowherd, an honor student at Aki Kurose Middle School.

"Metz said the 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed. Extended family members were taking care of the boy."

From king5.com...

"It'll Never Last"

"MARYSVILLE, WA — A boy targeted his school in a deadly gun rampage, killing one person and shooting several others in the head before turning the gun on himself.

"Witnesses said Jaylen Fryberg walked into the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington state and opened fire methodically without shouting or arguing.

"They said he was staring at his victims as he shot them at the school, 30 miles north of Seattle.

"As other pupils heard the shots they ran out of the cafeteria and building in a chaotic dash to safety while others were told to stay put inside classrooms.

"Marysville police commander Robb Lamoureux said Fryberg died of a self-inflicted wound.

"Three of the people who were shot had head wounds and were in a critical condition in hospital.

"Another victim, a 14-year-old boy, was listed in a serious condition.

"Many students described Fryberg as a happy, popular student, but social media accounts suggested he was struggling with an unidentified problem.

"On Wednesday, a posting on his Twitter account read: `It won't last ... It'll never last.`"

From breakingnews.ie...

Woman Tries To Burn Down House After Stabbing Husband

"BREMERTON, WA — A 55-year-old woman is suspected of fatally stabbing her husband and setting their Covina Loop home on fire Sunday morning, the Kitsap Sun reported Monday.

"The woman, who was found inside the home, is being treated for severe burns at Harborview Medical Center.

"The medical examiner’s office said confirmed the victim is 54-year-old Alan J. Carpentier.

"According to police, officers were called to a report of an assault Sunday morning in the 8500 block of Covina Loop NE in East Bremerton. Once on scene, they found a 54-year-old man who had been stabbed and stumbled across the road to ask for help. He was transported to the Harrison Hospital in Silverdale where he later died.

"Officers at the scene spotted smoke coming from a nearby residence. Inside, they found the victim’s wife laying in the home with severe burns and bad smoke inhalation.

"Police said they believe it was the woman who was responsible for stabbing her husband and then attempting to start her home on fire."

From q13fox.com...

Woman Found In Burning House Is Suspected Slasher

"BREMERTON, WA — Sheriff's detectives now say they believe a stabbing victim who died Sunday was killed by his wife, who remains in Harborview Medical Center with severe burns from a fire inside the home where she was found.

"The 54-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds when deputies arrived Sunday morning at 8534 Covina Loop NE in East Bremerton, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

"His 55-year-old wife is suspected to be responsible for the killing and is being treated for severe burns and smoke inhalation at Harborview, the Sheriff's Office said. She is not in custody at this time.

"Deputies responded to the home after receiving a 911 call from a neighbor, who told dispatchers that the victim had been stabbed and stumbled across the road to his residence for help. The neighbor performed first aid while waiting for medics and law enforcement to arrive.

"Deputies arrived six minutes after the call and found the victim being treated on the front porch of the neighbor’s residence. Medics arrived two minutes later and took the victim to Harrison Hospital in Silverdale in preparation for airlift to Harborview. However, the victim died at the hospital.

"Responding deputies also spotted smoke coming from the residence where the stabbing had taken place. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly and found the victim’s wife lying inside the home.

"She was removed and taken to Harrison Hospital, then airlifted to Harborview.

"Detectives obtained a search warrant and entered the home where they found several ignition sites where the fire was started inside the home. Detectives also found what is suspected to be the murder weapon, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said.

"Detectives said they are not looking for any additional suspects in connection with the stabbing. The names of the victim and his wife have not been released."

Source: komonews.com...

Missing Dentist, Wife Found Dead After Arson Fire

"SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — The Spokane Valley couple reported missing after their Spokane Valley home was damaged in an arson fire Thursday both died of gunshot wounds to the head.

"The couple was found Friday in their white Kia on Wild Sky Road about 10 miles southeast of Tensed in Benewah County, Idaho, according to Benewah County coroner Ron Hodge. Sandra E. Tiffany, 68, had a single gunshot wound to the back of her head, Hodge said. John R. Tiffany, 76, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the front of his head.

"John Tiffany was a dentist in downtown Spokane for many years. Spokane Valley Fire Department investigators believe John Tiffany may have set the blaze in his home on Bettman Road. He was captured on surveillance video buying cans of gas at a gas station only hours before the fire. Several gas cans were found inside the home.

"The couple could not be located immediately after the fire and their son reported them missing, launching the search that found them at a private family cemetery in Idaho."

From the Spokesman-Review...

Suspected Killer Found Dead In Arizona

"BELLINGHAM, WA — A Coast Guardsman being sought as a person of interest in the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Bellingham, Wash., was found dead from an apparent suicide in Show Low, Ariz., Sunday, the Coast Guard announced Monday.

"Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael G. Arnold, 33, of Boise, Idaho, was located by a joint-law enforcement team after he was reported absent without leave from Coast Guard Base Seattle Friday, a Coast Guard news release said.

"He was a person of interest in the death of Abigail Gulotta, of Bellingham. One of Gulotta’s co-workers found Gulotta dead in her basement apartment when she didn’t show up for work on Aug. 3. Her death has been ruled a homicide.

"Arnold was being pursued by law enforcement officials from the Bellingham Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service and the Coast Guard Investigative Service, the Coast Guard said.

"Arnold was stationed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman in San Diego but was temporarily assigned to Base Seattle pending the outcome of the investigation.

"The suspect was reported absent without leave and a multi-agency manhunt began Friday.

"Deputy Marshals, agents from the Coast Guard and detectives with the Bellingham Police Department tracked the guardsman to a home in Show Low where they found him dead, the Coast Guard said.

"The Bellingham Police Department is conducting an investigation into the woman’s death.

"Arnold joined the Coast Guard Jan 5, 2009. He was currently serving aboard the Cutter Sherman as a gunner’s mate."

From q13fox.com...

Bodies Found In Car On Lonely Road

"LACEY, WA — Thurston County sheriff's deputies are investigating an apparent murder/suicide shooting that left a husband and wife dead near Lacey Wednesday.

"A passing driver spotted the bodies just after 2 p.m. alongside 56th Ave. NE west of Marvin Rd. NE and called 911, according to Greg Elwin with the Thurston Co. Sheriff's Office.

"The 39-year-old woman was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene, Elwin said. The 51-year-old man, had a gun shot wound to the face and died on the way to the hospital.

"`The gun that was used was right next to the bodies, and it appears they were husband and wife,` said Lt. Cliff Ziesemer of the Thurston County sheriff's office.

"The car is registered to a Lakewood apartment. Lakewood police rushed there and found the couple's two teenaged children. The kids were not hurt.

"Elwin said they are still investigating what led up to the shooting. The victims' names have not been released."

From komonews.com...

Shooter, Victim Survive Violent Encounter

"SEATTLE, WA — A recently released ex-con shot a Seattle bank guard and himself during a fight Thursday, King County prosecutors now claim.

"Charging documents from last week's Bank of America shooting the Central District say the defendant shot the guard several times with the guard's gun before shooting himself in the face.

"Prosecutors say Arthur Thomas, 24, had been released from jail just two days before the shooting.

"Having been convicted of and wanted for a handful of misdemeanor crimes in several counties, Thomas was reportedly trespassed from the bank by the guard in the past.

"Both Thomas and the guard were sent to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition following Thursday's shooting.

"As of Monday afternon, Thomas was in serious condition in the intensive care unit and the guard had been upgraded to satisfactory condition, hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg said. King County prosecutors filed a first-degree assault charge against Thomas Friday.

"The incident occurred about 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bank of America branch at 2301 South Jackson Street."

From seattlepi.com...

Two Dead In Assisted-Living Facility

"SEATTLE, WA — Seattle police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at a Ravenna assisted-living facility as a possible murder/suicide.

"At around 2 p.m., police received a report of a suicidal man leaving his home in Ballard.

"`A short time later, police received a second call from the family indicating the man may have headed for his elderly mother’s assisted living facility in the Ravenna neighborhood, with plans to harm her,` police wrote in a news release.

"As police headed to the Ida Culver House Ravenna, staff there went to check on the woman. They found the bodies of the man and a woman, police said.

"Police have not identified the people found dead in the room.

"The case is under investigation."

Source: The Seattle Times...

Two Dead In Hospital Shooting

"SPOKANE, WA — Police in Washington state say a gunman fatally shot his wife Tuesday morning before turning the weapon on himself at a downtown Spokane medical center.

"Spokane police said the man went to his wife's workplace in the Deaconess Medical Center complex and opened fire.

"No one else was injured in the shooting, authorities said.

"`This is an apparent domestic violence incident,` Spokane police spokeswoman Monique Cotton said.

"Identities and other details were not immediately available. KHQ-TV reported that the couple had two children, who were found safe.

"Deaconess Medical Center is a multi-building complex next to Interstate 90 in downtown Spokane, a city of 210,000 people in eastern Washington."

From SFGate.com...

Neighbors Call Police After Hearing Gunshots, Screaming

"VANCOUVER, WA — Danny Lee Luster died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and neck, and his wife died after he shot her in the head Monday at the couple’s home in east Vancouver, according to the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.

"Luster also shot and critically wounded his son, and killed the family dog, according to a search warrant affidavit released today.

"The affidavit reveals new details about the murder-suicide that took place at about 5:20 a.m. Monday at 13007 N.E. 52nd St. in the North Image neighborhood. The document shows that Luster’s son, Matthew Luster, 23, was shot at close range in the abdomen with a SKS rifle when he attempted to stop his father’s shooting rampage and a struggled ensued. He remained in critical condition early today in the intensive care unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

"Vancouver police were called to the residence when neighbors heard gunshots and screaming inside the Luster residence. Patrol officers entered the home and found Danny Luster with a gunshot wound to the head inside the living room. They found the bodies of his wife, Sandra Luster, and the family dog’s inside a bedroom. In the other bedroom, they found Matthew Luster who was calling for help.

"The medical examiner’s office determined Sandra Luster’s death was a homicide, while Danny Luster's manner of death was a suicide.

"According to the search warrant affidavit, Daniel Luster had recently been showing signs of depression.

"`The family was in the process of making him an appointment with a mental health professional,` said Vancouver police Detective Carole Boswell.

"During a search of the residence, detectives found five rifles, including the suspected murder weapon, two shotguns, boxes of ammunition, shell casings and live rounds, according to court records. They also found a prescription for alprazolam, also known as Xanax, for Danny Luster. Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and depression. One of its side effects can be thoughts of suicide, according to the National Institutes of Health."

From the Columbian...

Police Investigate "Violent" Death Of Couple

"PASCO, WA — A Pasco man and woman were found dead Monday morning in their bedroom after police got a call to check the home.

"Detectives are investigating the `violent` deaths of Monique V. Williams and her boyfriend, Aaron J. Newport, but are not looking for a suspect.

"Williams, 29, had owned the home at 7912 Redonda Drive for 41⁄2 years. She was a registered nurse with an active license, though it is not known where she worked.

"Newport, 36, reportedly lived with Williams in the west Pasco house, which is just south of Sandifur Parkway and west of Road 68.

"He worked in construction with a Kennewick company, and spent his free time racing Jet Skis, late-model cars, motorcycles and dirt bikes—`anything that went fast,` said his ex-wife, Whitney Ellison. `He loved the adrenaline.`

"Autopsies will be performed Thursday morning, according to Franklin County Deputy Coroner Breana Davenport.

"The coroner’s office and Pasco police Capt. Jim Raymond declined to give information on the cause of death.

"`I will say that the individuals appeared to have died of a violent means, that’s the best description I can give you at this time,` Raymond said at the scene.

"Officers were sent to the home around 8:30 a.m. after dispatch received a call to have someone check on the couple. Investigators aren’t sure how long the bodies had been in the house.

"`We believe this incident to be isolated inside the residence, and we’re investigating this as such,` Raymond said."

From the Tri-City Herald...

Trailer Park Killer Found Dead In Pickup Truck

"EATONVILLE, WA — Detectives are investigating an apparent murder/suicide in the Pierce County town of Eatonville that have left two children without their parents.

"Deputies initially were dispatched to the scene at about 11:05 a.m. after receiving calls about a man who reportedly shot himself inside a truck in the 100 block of Rainier Avenue North in Eatonville, in front of the local police station.

"The man was found dead from the gunshot wound inside the truck.

"`He pulled his truck up in front of his friend's house,` said Det. Ed Troyer with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. `They heard the shot, they didn't see it. They came out and found him in the vehicle with the weapon.`

"Deputies then conducted a check at the dead man’s mobile home in the 100 block of Madison Avenue South in Eatonville and discovered his 37-year-old wife dead inside the home, Troyer said.

"Investigators believe the man killed the woman, then drove to the police station and shot himself.

"`Sad part about this is we have a 16-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy that belong to the couple that we are now with at the school, principal, counselors and Eatonville police,` Troyer said.

"Investigators seized a number of guns from inside the home and questioned neighbors about the couple. Witnesses say they saw the woman earlier in the day, but no one at the mobile home park heard gunfire, and no one is aware of any problems brewing between the couple.

"`Most of the neighbors and people say that these people were not trouble, so what led up to this is yet to be determined,` Troyer said.

"Investigators say they are not aware of any prior calls to this residence. A family friend told [reporters] both the man and his wife had recently lost their jobs, but it's unclear if financial pressures played any role in this tragic crime."

From komonews.com...

Woman Hears Two Shots, Police Find Two Bodies

"SHORELINE, WA — King County deputies are investigating an apparent murder/suicide in Shoreline that left a husband and wife dead on Saturday.

"A family member [told reporters] that the husband and wife are Nicholas Herschberger and Laurel Hoffman.

"Larson of the King County Sheriff’s Office said she could not identify the couple, but that the two were in their 30s.

"Larson said just before 9 a.m. a woman called 911 to report hearing two shots fired in her home on 530 NE 175th Street.

"According to deputies, the woman went downstairs to find her daughter-in-law on the floor and that she appeared to be shot.

"Officers helped get the woman and her 2-year-old grandchild out of the house safely. But inside, they found both her son and daughter-in-law dead.

"Authorities said the woman lived with her son, his wife and their child.

"Larson said it was not clear whether the husband or wife was the shooter."

Read more at kirotv.com...

Bodies Found Days After 911 Call

"LA CENTER, WA — The Clark County sheriff's office says an older couple died in a murder/suicide shooting at a home near La Center.

"Deputies were called to the home Monday by a man who had not heard from his mother for several days.

"They entered the house and found the bodies of 70-year-old Fay Marie Allen and 71-year-old Milton `Wayne` Allen. The sheriff's office says evidence indicates he shot her and then took his own life.

"There was a hang-up 911 call from the home three days earlier. The sheriff's office says a deputy was dispatched but the call was canceled. The deputy has been placed on leave for an internal investigation."

From SFGate.com...

Deadly Day Off

"VANCOUVER, WA — Two men died Monday in a workplace shooting at a paint distribution warehouse in Vancouver. A company employee reportedly shot a manager, and police say it appears he later turned the gun on himself.

"The shooting was reported at 11:29 a.m. Monday at Benjamin Moore Paints, 1800 W. Fourth Plain Blvd. The business is located in the Westside Business Center, a multi-tenant building on the city’s industrial west side.

"A caller to 911 reported that an employee of the business had come to work on his day off and shot his boss, according to emergency radio traffic.

"Ryan Momeny, 45, a logistics manager at the warehouse, was reported lying on the ground in front of another business in the complex. He died at the scene, according to Vancouver police.

"After police arrived, they quickly located and surrounded a parked 2001 red Acura described as belonging to the shooter. It was in the parking lot of the complex near the intersection of 28th and Thompson streets. Police could see the Acura’s windows fogging, but got no response from the person inside the car, according to radio traffic.

"After breaking out the Acura’s window, they approached and saw a man deceased inside the car. He was later identified by Vancouver police as Robert R. Brown, 64, a driver for the company.

"Vancouver police said they don't suspect any other shooter was involved."

Read more at TheColumbian...

Bodies Found In Garage

"WENATCHEE, WA — Police say an elderly Wenatchee couple is dead following a murder/suicide.

"The bodies of 81-year-old Charles L. Mason and his 97-year-old wife, Ruth Mason, were discovered Friday afternoon in their car, parked in the garage of their condominium on the 300 block of South Elliot Avenue. There was a semi-automatic handgun in Charles Mason's lap.

"KPQ-AM reports that notes and other items found in the home indicate the husband planned the killing, but it isn't clear whether the wife knew about it or was a willing participant.

"The time of death was not immediately known, but investigators believe the shootings happened Friday morning. Autopsies were planned.

"Washington Elementary School nearby was on lock down for a short time Friday while officers checked the area and determined that a gunman was not at large."

From The Seattle Times...

Victim Escapes, Shooter Botches Suicide

"SEATAC, WA — Investigators now say a shooting in SeaTac Thursday evening may have stemmed from a bad break-up.

"A woman was shot on 24th Ave. S. and a brief manhunt was launched for the shooter until he was located in a nearby wooded area with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both survived.

"The 25-year-old victim told police her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend, Samson Berhe, had been following her and opened fire on her car, according to court documents.

"She jumped out and was shot trying to run away from him. As she was cowering in fear, prosecutors say Berhe attempted to reload and pointed the gun at her head, telling her he was going to kill her and that her daughter would have no mother.

"The victim sprang up and punched Berhe in the face and then ran across the street, dodging another bullet until someone let her into a nearby home, prosecutors said.

"Detectives say Berhe took off but crashed his SUV a short time later, and then stole the victim's car. He drove about 1/2 mile then got out and ran off into a wooded area near S. 128th Street and Military Road, police said.

"An intense manhunt ensued and when Berhe was located about 40 minutes later, he shot himself in the chest, police said.

"Berhe, who is still recovering at Harborview Medical Center, was charged Friday with attempted murder and felony harassment."

From komonews.com...

Mobile Home Fire Reveals Murder/Suicide

"SPOKANE, WA — Spokane police say a murder-suicide killed the couple in a mobile home fire Monday.

"The Spokane County medical examiner identified Keith M. Barber, 50, as the male victim in the mobile home fire at the Cascade Mobile Home Community. Neighbors said he lived with his fiancée, Amanda Blanchard, and that she died in the fire.

"The medical examiner hasn’t released a cause of death for either victim.

"The mobile home at 2311 W. 16th Ave. burned within minutes. The homicide suspect, who police have not identified, lit the fire using lighter fluid before committing suicide, police said.

"Police confiscated a gun at the home but have not identified it as the homicide weapon.

"The couple had planned to marry Thursday, neighbors said."

Source: The Spokesman-Review...