Three elderly adults—a 79-year-old woman, 70-year-old man, and 66-year-old woman—were found dead from gunshot wounds in a northwest Olympia, Washington home on February 7, 2026, after reports of arguing and gunfire around 10:30 a.m. Police believe it’s an isolated murder-suicide with no ongoing threat or fleeing suspects; two bodies were inside, one outside in the Burbank neighborhood (2300 block of 19th Court NW).
Incident Details
Neighbors heard a woman yelling after initial shots, followed by two more gunshots silencing her; an elderly couple reportedly lived there long-term.
Olympia PD, with Thurston County Coroner and Washington State Patrol forensics, is investigating—no victim names released pending family notification.
Lt. Paul Lower confirmed all died from gunshots, calling it a “tragic loss” impacting the community.
Investigation Status
As of early February 11, 2026, no updates on identities, relationships, or motive; autopsies and lab work ongoing. No arrests; case appears contained.
