Autopsy Finds Port Angeles Man Died from Gunshot Wounds

Clallam County Sheriff's Office continues investigation into 73-year-old's death.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 73-year-old Port Angeles resident Danny Kendrick, whose remains were discovered on February 28 on Deer Park Road. An autopsy found that Kendrick died from gunshot wounds, and the case is officially a homicide investigation.

Why it matters

Homicides are rare in the Port Angeles area, and this case has the community on edge as detectives work to identify a suspect. The Sheriff's Office is appealing to the public for any information that could help solve the crime.

The details

Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy stated that this case is still a 'whodunnit' and that detectives are working with the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response team to collect and process trace evidence. The Sheriff's Office is encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

  • Kendrick's remains were discovered on February 28, 2026.
  • The autopsy found that Kendrick died from gunshot wounds.

The players

Danny Kendrick

A 73-year-old Port Angeles resident whose remains were discovered on Deer Park Road.

Amy Bundy

The Chief Criminal Deputy of the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, who is overseeing the investigation.

Clallam County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating Kendrick's death as a homicide.

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What they’re saying

“This case is a still a 'whodunnit.' We have had some help from the community with our video canvas, but there is still no suspect identified. I wish I had more I could provide, but we are trying our best and much of it may rely on the crime lab which is several months out from test results.”

— Amy Bundy, Chief Criminal Deputy (KONP)

What’s next

The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the case and is encouraging anyone with information to come forward. The results from the crime lab are expected in several months.

The takeaway

This tragic case has shaken the Port Angeles community, and the Sheriff's Office is working diligently to solve the homicide and provide closure for Kendrick's family. The public's assistance in coming forward with any relevant information could be crucial in identifying a suspect.