Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of University of Washington Student
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at an off-campus housing complex.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at an off-campus housing complex. The suspect surrendered to Bellevue police on Wednesday night and was subsequently transferred to Seattle police custody. He has been booked into King County Jail for investigation of murder.
The incident occurred on Sunday night at the Nordheim Court Apartments, where the victim was found deceased in a laundry room. The King County Medical Examiner's Office has not yet released the victim's identity.
University of Washington President Robert J. Jones acknowledged the impact of the attack on the campus community, particularly among LGBTQIA+ students.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the motive behind the stabbing.