Photos of UW trans student murder suspect released as police continue search
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Key Points:
- Seattle police have identified a suspect in the May 10 murder of a University of Washington student and released photos, urging the public to help capture the individual described as a light-skinned black man, approximately 5’7”, with a thin build and distinctive clothing.
- The victim, a 19-year-old believed to be a UW transgender woman, was found fatally stabbed in a laundry room at the Nordheim Court Apartments, a complex housing many UW students.
- Authorities warn the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous and emphasize the importance of a swift arrest to ensure public safety.
- Students have expressed concerns about security at the apartment complex, citing an allegedly unsecured laundry room door and a recent break-in prior to the stabbing.
- Police encourage anyone with information or sightings of the suspect to call 911 immediately or contact the Seattle Police Homicide Tip Line at 206-233-5000.