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Seattle Police Hunt Suspect After Fatal Stabbing of UW Student in Off-Campus Housing

UW expands counseling and safety outreach to students at the secured complex.

Overview

  • The killing, reported around 10 p.m. Sunday, left a 19-year-old student dead in a Nordheim Court laundry room, and police said no arrests have been made.
  • Detectives are seeking a Black man about 5'6" to 5'8" with a beard, last seen in a button-up shirt, dark vest, and blue jeans, and they warn he is armed and dangerous.
  • UW told residents to shelter in place and lock doors, then lifted the alert around 12:56 a.m. as the death investigation continued.
  • Seattle police said the victim is believed to be a 19-year-old transgender woman, and the university is offering 24/7 counseling and targeted support for LGBTQIA+ students.
  • Residents reported an April 25 attempted break-in at the same complex that UW police logged as a burglary, and they say the man matched the current suspect description.