A man identified as a suspect in a double homicide investigation in Washington state was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said 24-year-old Hayes McCloud had been identified as a person of interest after two people were found dead in Pierce County. The investigation began after deputies responded to a home in Puyallup during the early hours of Wednesday.
Deputies were called to the residence at about 2:40 a.m. after receiving a report that required immediate attention. When officers entered the home, they found a 35-year-old man dead inside a bedroom.
Investigators said the initial examination of the scene indicated signs of homicidal violence. Evidence at the home suggested that the incident began inside the bedroom before extending outside the property.
As detectives continued gathering evidence, they identified Hayes McCloud as a person of interest in the case. Law enforcement agencies began searching for him while working to determine exactly what had happened.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, investigators later linked the case to a second death in Pierce County. Officials have not released many details about the second victim while the investigation remains active.
During the search, authorities tracked McCloud to Seaside, Oregon. Local law enforcement officers worked with investigators from Washington to locate the suspect.
Police said officers encountered McCloud in Seaside. During that encounter, an officer-involved shooting took place. McCloud was shot and died at the scene.
Officials have not yet released detailed information about the events leading to the shooting or whether McCloud was armed when officers confronted him. Those details are expected to become clearer as the investigation continues.
As is standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting, the incident is expected to be reviewed by the appropriate investigative authorities. Officials will examine the circumstances surrounding the use of force.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate both homicide cases. Detectives are collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working with law enforcement partners to establish a complete timeline of events.
Authorities have not publicly discussed a possible motive for the killings. They also have not released additional information about the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
Officials say homicide investigations often require extensive forensic analysis before final conclusions can be reached. Detectives are continuing to review evidence gathered from the crime scenes.
Law enforcement agencies also urged anyone with information related to the investigation to contact investigators. Public assistance can sometimes provide important details that help confirm timelines or identify additional witnesses.
The deaths have shocked the local community, where residents are awaiting further updates from investigators. Authorities say they are committed to providing more information when it becomes available and when it will not interfere with the ongoing investigation.
Police emphasized that the investigation remains active despite the death of the suspect. Detectives are still working to determine all of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two victims and the events that ended with the officer-involved shooting in Oregon.
Officials said additional information, including the identities of the victims and the findings of the ongoing investigations, will be released as it becomes appropriate under the legal process. Until then, investigators continue to examine all available evidence to establish a full account of the case.
