Manhunt underway after student murdered at University of Washington off-campus housing

12 May 2026 • 9:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Manhunt underway after student murdered at University of Washington off-campus housing

  • Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a 19-year-old transgender female University of Washington student was found fatally stabbed in a student housing laundry room on Sunday night.
  • Officers discovered the victim's body at approximately 10:10 p.m. at a student housing block, and despite attempted lifesaving treatment, she was pronounced dead.
  • A manhunt has been launched for an "armed and dangerous" Black male suspect, described as 25-30 years old, 5'6-8" tall, with a beard, wearing a vest, button-up shirt, and blue jeans.
  • Police stated that while the suspect is considered dangerous, they do not believe anyone else is currently at risk, but emphasized the importance of apprehending him quickly.
  • University of Washington President Robert J. Jones expressed profound loss and acknowledged that violence affecting a trans person can be particularly concerning for the LGBTQIA+ community, with support being offered to students.

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