87-year-old man accused of stabbing wife to death in Bellevue, WA
BELLEVUE, Wash. - An 87-year-old man was arrested after Bellevue Police found his wife stabbed to death Monday afternoon.
According to Bellevue PD, multiple residents reported hearing screams inside an assisted living facility on Northeast 20th Street near Bel-Red Road in the Crossroads neighborhood.
Officers responded around 1:48 p.m. and forced entry into the residence.
Inside, an 86-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to her chest. Despite attempts from first responders to save her life, the woman died at the scene.
Officers also detained an 87-year-old man at the residence. He was placed in custody without issue.
In a press conference, Bellevue PD confirmed the suspect and victim were husband and wife. This is Bellevue's first homicide of the year.
Police labeled this a "homicide incident," however the suspect's charges are unknown.
This incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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