Man Had a Feeling Something Bad Happened, Then Found His Wife, Son & Dog Dead Inside Their Home

A Washington man is learning the sad truth about trusting your instincts. He thought something felt off at home, and when he returned, he found his family dead. Currently, the incident is under investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, and because of that, not many details have been released thus far. No names have been shared, but we do know the incident took place on Washington’s Key Peninsula. It’s currently unknown who did the shooting, but authorities are saying it was a contained event, so it was likely a murder-suicide one of the dead family members committed. No matter what, it is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved.

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. January 27, 2026, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was called to a home, KING-TV reported. A man said he found his wife, 24-year-old son, and family dog dead inside when he got home from work.

According to deputies, all three bodies were in the same room. A gun was also found there…

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