WCPD Investigates Murder/Suicide
On 7/21/15 at 0650 hours, WCPD officers responded to a home in the North Homestead neighborhood of Walnut Creek on a report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found two victims deceased from gunshot wounds. The investigation is still ongoing but all indications are that this was a murder/suicide. There are no outstanding suspects and no threat to the community.
The victim is a nineteen year old female who lived at the residence with her family. The suspect is a twenty one year old male from Lafayette who had a previous dating relationship with the victim. Both families have been notified and WCPD will not be releasing the names of those involved.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the WCPD at 925-943-5844.
Address/Location
Walnut Creek Police Department
1666 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 925-943-5844