On the evening of Friday, March 5, 2021, 54-year-old Etenesh Kebede was found dead inside her Des Moines, Washington, home from multiple gunshot wounds. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled her death a homicide. Her estranged husband, Hagos Berihun, was also found deceased at the scene of fatal gunshot wounds.

Their 26-year-old son was in the home and placed the 911 call. He told responding Des Moines police officers that his father had shot his mother. Medics attempted lifesaving efforts on both adults, but both were pronounced dead at the scene. The son was arrested and held on investigation of homicide, and a judge initially found probable cause to hold him. He was later conditionally released from the King County Jail without criminal charges filed, and the investigation into what happened was reported to be ongoing. Police noted Hagos Berihun had at least one gunshot wound to his back and that the son had been shot in the hand.

Etenesh Kebede was a mother of three, described by loved ones as having a graceful spirit and a contagious smile and as being dedicated to her family and community. Does anyone have information about the events that night or knew the family and can help clarify what happened?