Three Found Dead in West Olympia Home

Coroner releases ages of victims as police investigate possible murder-suicide

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Thurston County Coroner has released the ages of three people found dead in a west Olympia residence on Saturday morning. The victims include a 79-year-old woman, a 70-year-old man, and a 66-year-old woman. Police are investigating the incident as a potential murder-suicide, though they believe no one fled the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Olympia community and raised concerns about public safety and mental health issues. The coroner's release of the victims' ages provides more details, though the motive and circumstances behind the deaths remain unclear.

The details

According to the Thurston County Coroner, two of the victims were found inside the residence, while the third was located outside. All three died from apparent gunshot wounds. Police Lt. Paul Lower stated they are fairly certain no one fled the scene, and one aspect of the investigation is whether the incident was a murder-suicide.

  • The three bodies were discovered on Saturday morning in west Olympia.

The players

Thurston County Coroner

The county official responsible for investigating and determining the causes of deaths in the area.

Olympia Police Lt. Paul Lower

A lieutenant with the Olympia Police Department who is overseeing the investigation into the three deaths.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident to determine the exact circumstances and motive behind the three deaths.

The takeaway

This tragic event has left the Olympia community searching for answers and highlights the need for greater awareness and resources around mental health and public safety issues.