Possible homicide being investigated in Waitsburg

WAITSBURG—The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide that happened in Waitsburg.

On June 17, WWSO detectives received information regarding a possible homicide in the small town. The detectives, along with patrol officers and the regional task force, began interviewing subjects and opened an investigation into the validity of the tips immediately. The investigations occured over the weekend, resulting in multiple search warrants being signed for various domiciles, vehicles, and outbuildings at 705 Maple Street, Waitsburg. Walla Walla Regional SWAT team received authorization to serve the warrants on June 20.

On June 21, WWSO detectives and SWAT team members served the warrants early in the morning. According to information shared by the sheriff’s office, multiple subjects were contacted and identified. The Washington State Crime Scene Response team also responeded, and assisted throughout the day with crime scene processing and forensic evidence collection.

The investigation is currently ongoing, and the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office will release information regarding the incident as it becomes available. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the office’s dispatch at (509) 527-3265, and reference case number 2022-4656.