Man accused of murder after 2 women found dead in Walnut Creek home
Police in Walnut Creek have arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after two women were found dead in a home late Thursday night.
Around 11:45 p.m., officers were called to a home on Kelobra Court, near Ygnacio Valley Road, on reports of a disturbance with possible gunfire. When police arrived, they found the women deceased inside the home.
In an update Friday morning, police said a suspect was arrested following the initial investigation. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Howard Wang of Walnut Creek, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on two counts of murder.
According to officers, Wang was known to both women. He is being held without bail.
Investigators said they do not believe there are any outstanding suspects in the case and that there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844 or through the department's anonymous tip line at 925-943-5865.
