YONCALLA, Ore. – Authorities are investigating a suspected homicide/suicide following the discovery of two bodies in a home on Williams Road in Yoncalla on January 31.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the investigation began with a welfare check requested around 10:20 p.m. after an employee from an unnamed business failed to show up for work. Deputies responded to a residence in the 100-block of Williams Road, where they were forced to enter the home. Inside, they found two individuals who had died from apparent gunshot wounds.
Detectives have indicated that evidence at the scene suggests a possible homicide/suicide scenario. However, the identities of the individuals have not been released, as authorities are waiting to notify the next of kin.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. At this time, no further details have been disclosed regarding the victims or potential suspects.
The community of Yoncalla is left in shock as local law enforcement works to piece together the events leading to the deaths.
