Grover Beach Murder-Suicide: Two Found Dead in North Third Street Home
GROVER BEACH, Calif. — A tragic early-morning incident on November 16, 2025, left two people dead in what Grover Beach Police Department (GBPD) has confirmed as an apparent murder-suicide. The bodies were discovered inside a residence in the 300 block of North Third Street after officers responded to reports of a possible shooting.
Two Found Dead; No Threat to Public Safety
According to GBPD, dispatchers sent officers to the home shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. When officers entered the residence, they found two individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives secured the scene and initiated a full investigation.
By mid-morning, police announced that there were no outstanding suspects and no danger to the community, ruling the case an isolated murder-suicide. The scene was cleared at approximately 11:35 a.m.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is withholding the victims’ identities until families are notified.
What We Know About the Incident
Authorities say evidence at the scene indicated the deaths were domestic in nature. No forced entry, fleeing suspect, or third-party involvement was detected. The motive remains unknown, and police have not yet clarified the relationship between the two individuals.
GBPD released several updates throughout the morning, maintaining that the situation was contained and expressing condolences to affected families.
Community Reacts to Rare Violent Crime
Grover Beach, a city of about 13,000 on California’s Central Coast, rarely experiences violent crime. Residents expressed shock and sadness as news spread, remembering past isolated incidents but noting this one appears unrelated to any previous cases.
Authorities emphasize that while the investigation remains active pending autopsy and coroner reports, all current evidence supports the murder-suicide determination.
Timeline of Key Events
| Time (Approx.) | Event |
|---|---|
| Before 1:00 a.m. | Dispatchers send officers to North Third Street for reported shooting. |
| 1:00–2:00 a.m. | Officers find two deceased individuals with gunshot wounds. |
| 2:20 a.m. | GBPD issues initial public notice of death investigation. |
| 10:05 a.m. | Police confirm gunshot wounds; no suspects at large. |
| 11:35 a.m. | Crime scene cleared; case officially classified as murder-suicide. |
Investigation Continues
The Sheriff’s Coroner’s Unit will release the names after notifying next of kin. Autopsy findings and official reports are expected in the coming days.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact Grover Beach Police, although authorities have not issued an active call for witnesses.