A late-night domestic-violence call in Poulsbo ended in tragedy when deputies found a 30-year-old man dead and his older brother in handcuffs, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on March 22 to a residence in Poulsbo for a reported domestic disturbance. When they went inside, they discovered the 30-year-old man dead. His 34-year-old brother was taken into custody at the scene, authorities said.
The suspect was booked into the Kitsap County Jail and was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, March 23, according to FOX 13 Seattle. The sheriff's office told the station that more details would be released as detectives continue the homicide investigation.
Timeline and arrest
According to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the home on a domestic-violence report. Once inside, they found the victim and confirmed he had died. Detectives stayed on scene into the night to collect evidence and start piecing together what happened.
What happens next
Prosecutors will review detectives' findings before deciding on any formal charges, and the suspect remains in custody pending his court appearance. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the sheriff's office. Additional details will be released when appropriate, according to FOX 13 Seattle.
Community context
Poulsbo and the broader Kitsap Peninsula have seen other high-profile violent incidents in recent years, putting local law enforcement practices under a brighter spotlight. For background on a previous deadly Poulsbo case, see this previous deadly Poulsbo case.
