The Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Vancouver, Washington, has revealed the names of the five individuals who tragically lost their lives in an apparent murder-suicide in the Orchards neighborhood on Sunday. The four victims, who had previously remained unidentified, have been confirmed as the wife, brother, and two adult daughters of the suspect. The suspect, identified as 64-year-old Stuart K. Rouse, was found dead alongside his family members.
The victims have been named as Cristina S. Rouse, 62, Ronald E. Rouse, 57, Kristina T. Rouse, 33, and Melissa A. Rouse, 19. Although their identities still need to be officially confirmed by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office, the sheriff’s office has chosen to tentatively identify them due to the widespread circulation of their names.
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The tragedy unfolded when deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence on Northeast 92nd Street in Orchards. Law enforcement arrived at the scene after a relative in the Seattle area contacted the police, having received a distressing text message from a family member indicating harm had been done at the residence. However, due to a delay in the relative discovering the message, law enforcement suspected that the victims were already deceased upon their arrival.
With concerns that firearms may have been involved in the incident, authorities had to wait for a search warrant and SWAT team support before entering the property. During this time, a drone was deployed, revealing several individuals who appeared to be deceased inside the house.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has not released any new information regarding the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in due course. This tragic event has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of the Rouse family.
