Man Found Dead in Port Angeles, Homicide Investigation Underway

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Detectives in Clallam County, Washington are investigating a homicide after the body of 73-year-old Danny Kendrick was discovered on Saturday morning off Deer Park Road in Port Angeles. The Sheriff's Office has confirmed Kendrick's death resulted from homicidal violence and is currently working to identify a suspect in the case.

Why it matters

Homicides are rare in the Port Angeles area, and this incident has raised concerns among local residents about public safety. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information or surveillance footage that could aid the investigation.

The details

When deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death on Saturday morning, they found Kendrick's body off Deer Park Road. The medical examiner's office will determine the exact cause and manner of his death. Detectives are asking people in the area to provide any video footage showing people or vehicles traveling on Deer Park Road, Township Line Road, and O'Brien Road between 10:30 PM on Friday and 7 AM on Saturday.

• On Saturday morning, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death off Deer Park Road.
• On Sunday, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Port Angeles resident Danny Kendrick.

What’s next

Detectives are continuing to search for a suspect and are urging the public to come forward with any information or surveillance footage that could aid the investigation.