Man found dead after alleged ‘violent mental health breakdown,’ husband arrested
Dec 30, 2024, 8:05 AM
A 47-year-old man was arrested for manslaughter after a domestic violence call was made in Edmonds early Sunday morning, according to the Edmonds Police Department (EPD).
When officers arrived, they found a 34-year-old man dead on the floor.
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Overnight Homicide Investigation. Happened at 0250 hours. 8800 block 238th St SW. Suspect in custody. No threat to the community. See below for further details/media release. pic.twitter.com/hDF8O7zpP9
— Edmonds Police Department (@EdmondsPolice) December 29, 2024
The 47-year-old suspect was the one who called 911, claiming his husband, 34, was having a violent mental health breakdown at approximately 2:50 a.m., breaking property in the process. According to EPD, the suspect used a neck restraint to initially calm him down during an earlier breakdown that occurred a few hours before that night.
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The husband was arrested and is currently facing first-degree manslaughter charges after officers interviewed the suspect and evaluated the scene. The suspect was booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
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