In the quiet community of University Place, Washington, the rhythm of a mid-summer week was tragically disrupted for 55-year-old Mark Myers, a White male who was found deceased in his home on June 22, 2017. His death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds, a violent end to the life of a man described by neighbors as friendly and well-liked. Myers, who worked as a longshoreman and also flipped houses, lived by himself in the 2100 block of Sunset Drive West.
The grim discovery was made
by neighbors who had arrived at his residence to take his dog for a walk. When they found the door to the house open and the dog outside, they entered and found Myers's body. Investigators from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department were called to the scene and determined that he had likely been killed sometime between the evening of Wednesday, June 21st, and the morning of his discovery. The last known contact with Myers was a phone call he had with a friend around 10 p.m. on the Wednesday evening.
Detectives believe that the killing of Mark Myers was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted attack. This conclusion was drawn from the fact that there were no signs of a forced entry into his home, and the residence had not been ransacked, suggesting that robbery was not the primary motive. Investigators turned their attention to Myers's personal life, examining his phone records and computer for any potential leads that might point to a suspect or a motive for his murder. Despite their efforts and a public appeal for information, including the offer of a $1,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest, the case has grown cold.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide of Mark Myers, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an unsolved mystery, leaving a community to wonder who was responsible for the violent death of their neighbor and friend. Authorities have continued to ask for the public's assistance, hoping that someone may yet come forward with the piece of information that will bring a resolution to this tragic case.
