KETRON ISLAND, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says a 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed and killed his girlfriend has been found dead inside a car after he reportedly drove off a ferry dock on Ketron Island.
On June 22 at around 9 p.m., deputies responded to a home on Ketron Island regarding a stabbing call. Ketron Island is a small island east of Anderson Island and west of Steilacoom. About 20 people live there, according to recent census data.
When deputies arrived at the home, they found a woman with several stab wounds.
Medics tried to save her life, but she was pronounced dead at the home.
Shortly after, neighbors reported hearing a loud crash at the ferry dock off of Morris Boulevard, according to deputies.
Neighbors told deputies they also saw a vehicle floating in the water.
Deputies believe the man accused of stabbing his girlfriend was the person who drove off the dock.
Marine Services located the vehicle and confirmed the 30-year-old suspect was found dead inside.
Authorities say they are working to recover the vehicle and the suspect’s body from the water.
Child Protective Services took custody of a 1-year-old whom the victim and the alleged suspect shared.
The investigation is ongoing.
KIRO 7 will have updates as they become available.
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