UW Police investigate homicide at off-campus student apartments
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Key Points:
- A homicide occurred Sunday night at the Nordheim Court Apartments, a University of Washington student housing complex, where a victim was found stabbed to death in the laundry room.
- The suspect is described as a Black man, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8, slim build, with black hair and a beard, last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark blue vest over a possible button-up shirt.
- Authorities responded quickly, advising residents to shelter in place temporarily, and are actively investigating the incident with Seattle Police Homicide and Crime Scene units involved.
- The victim's identity and cause of death are pending release from the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the circumstances leading to the stabbing remain under investigation.
- University officials have offered counseling and support services to students and staff, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Seattle Police Violent Crimes Tip Line.