Late Thursday night, a violent scene inside a Vancouver home left one person dead and another in critical condition in what authorities say appears to be a domestic-violence homicide. Officers were called to the 10400 block of NW Oakbrook Circle shortly before midnight, where detectives and specialized investigators began working the case, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
At about 11:30 p.m. on April 9, officers found a 33-year-old woman dead from significant knife wounds and a 30-year-old man suffering from self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries, according to KATU. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment and remained hospitalized Friday morning, investigators told reporters.
Major Crimes Unit Takes Over Case
The Vancouver Police Department's Major Crimes Unit has taken control of the investigation and is expected to coordinate with prosecutors as they determine next legal steps. Public information from the department notes that Vancouver police maintain a Domestic Violence Unit and other specialized teams that handle serious family-violence cases and connect survivors with support services, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
What Investigators Are Saying So Far
As of Friday morning, April 10, 2026, police had not released the names of the two adults and had not announced any arrests or charges. Officials have shared only preliminary details while detectives continue interviews and process evidence from the home, KATU reported.
Help for Survivors and How to Share Tips
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
The Vancouver Police Department points residents to local domestic-violence support services, including the YWCA of Clark County, the Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline and the department’s tip line at 360-487-7399 for anyone seeking help or wanting to report information. Additional resources and shelter contacts are listed on the department’s domestic-violence resource page from the Vancouver Police Department.
The Major Crimes Unit says it will release more details as the investigation allows, and Clark County prosecutors will be involved if charges are filed. Hoodline will update this story when officials provide additional information.
