UW student found dead at off-campus apartments after report of stabbing
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Key Points:
- Seattle police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman found stabbed to death in a laundry room at the Nordheim Court Apartments near the University of Washington as a homicide.
- The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. Sunday, and despite efforts by officers and firefighters, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Residents were advised via the UW Alert system to stay indoors and secure their homes, as the victim was a UW student living in off-campus housing.
- Police are searching for a suspect described as a slim, 25-30-year-old man, approximately 5'6" to 5'7" tall, with black hair and a beard, last seen wearing a button-up shirt, dark blue vest, and blue jeans.
- The Seattle Police Homicide and Crime Scene Investigation Units are leading the investigation, and the victim’s identity and cause of death will be released by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office; the public is encouraged to provide tips to the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line.