Seattle Police releases photos of suspect in UW student murder
KUOW • • nation
Key Points:
- Seattle police released three photos of a suspect described as a light-skinned Black male, approximately 5'7" tall, wearing a dark blue zip-up shirt, dirty blue jeans, dark-rimmed glasses, and a goatee, and requested public assistance in identifying him.
- The victim, a transgender woman, was found in a laundry room at Nordheim Court, where residents reported the door had been broken for months; the victim's identity has not been disclosed.
- Nordheim Court is managed by Greystar under a public-private partnership with the University of Washington, but the company has not responded to maintenance concerns or requests for comment.
- UW President Robert Jones and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson condemned the violence, emphasizing support for the LGBTQIA+ community and pledging resources and outreach to affected students and communities.
- Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspect to contact the Seattle Police Homicide Tip Line or call 911 if the suspect is spotted.