Crime & Safety
Mother, 2 Children Dead In Murder-Suicide Involving JBLM Airman
A father confessed to killing his two children and their mother before committing suicide early Tuesday morning, according to police.
SPANAWAY, WA - Two toddlers and their 33-year-old mother are dead in an apparent triple murder-suicide early Tuesday morning. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported that the suspect is the father, who committed suicide after calling 911 and stating he was responsible for the homicides.
The children, one boy and one girl, were both under five years old. The incident happened in the 5700 block of 209th St. SE near Graham. The children were killed in their beds, according to Pierce County Sheriff''s spokesman Ed Troyer.
Police said the father, 29, was a member of the Air Force who was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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Troyer said that police had not responded to the home before for any domestic violence issues.
Triple homicide-suicide in the 5700 block of 209th ST E. Deceased are two toddlers under 5 years old and their mother. Suspect is father who committed suicide after calling 911 and stating he was responsible for homicides. Transitioning from SWAT operations to investigations.
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) March 13, 2018
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Troyer is at scene. Toddlers are 1 male and 1 female Under 5 years old. Suspect was a member of the air force and stationed at JBLM. Ages and more info to follow when confirmed
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) March 13, 2018
Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff
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