Thurston County woman shot to death, husband booked on suspicion of murder
A Thurston County woman was shot and died Wednesday night, the Sheriff’s Office says. Her husband was booked into jail on suspicion of her murder.
Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, the 32-year-old man called 911 dispatch from their home in the 21900 block of Beachside Drive Southeast in the Clearwood community, southeast of Yelm, Lt. Ray Brady told The Olympian. The man told dispatchers CPR was in progress, Brady said, and there was mention of a gun going off accidentally.
When deputies and responders with the Bald Hills Fire Department arrived, they found the 30-year-old woman had been shot, Brady said. She died at the scene.
“Based on our investigation from last night, it was determined it does not appear it was an accidental gun shot,” Brady said.
Four children, all under age 10, were at home during the incident, according to Brady. The children were not physically harmed, Brady said; the Sheriff’s Office took custody of the children and turned them over to Child Protective Services.
The man was booked into Thurston County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. The Olympian generally does not name defendants before they’ve appeared in court.
RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THURSTON COUNTY
Anyone in an emergency situation who needs immediate help should call 911.
In Thurston County, anyone in a domestic-violence relationship who feels their safety is at risk but is not in immediate danger can call:
- The 24/7 Helpline operated by SafePlace: 360-754-6300; or
- Family Support Center of South Sound Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., when a receptionist is available to route calls to advocates: 360-754-9297.
This story was originally published May 21, 2020 at 7:48 AM.
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