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Two people found dead inside Bellevue home after welfare check, police say

May 14, 2026, 4:59 PM

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A Bellevue police vehicle with its lights activated. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

Two people were found dead inside a home in Bellevue, the Bellevue Police Department confirmed.

Officers were initially called to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 1700 block of 163rd Court N.E. in Bellevue on Tuesday. When they arrived at approximately 12:30 p.m., the officers found a 37-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman dead inside.

“The Bellevue Police Department does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community,” the Bellevue Police Department stated.

The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information that might help is asked to call the Bellevue Police Department at (425) 577-5656.

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