Paul Carlson, a 53-year-old Caucasian man and skilled carpenter, was found dead on November 4, 2023, in a Park Avenue South residence in Parkland, Washington. An 81-year-old homeowner, who was the father of a friend Carlson was renting a room from, discovered him. Responding Central Pierce firefighters noted Carlson had no pulse; when they moved him to administer aid they found a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Investigators determined the death to be a homicide and forensic teams processed the scene. A key detail released by authorities was that no gun was found at the location.

As of the latest public details, no arrests have been announced and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information to contact the department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Paul, lived nearby, or has information about that house or the events of November 4, please come forward.