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UW Student Fatally Stabbed: Manhunt Underway
12 May
Summary
- Student found stabbed to death in laundry room at University of Washington.
- Suspect is armed, dangerous, and sought by police after fleeing scene.
- University offers support to students following the tragic incident.
A homicide investigation is underway at the University of Washington after a student was discovered fatally stabbed in a campus laundry room late Sunday night. Responding officers found the victim, believed to be a 19-year-old transgender female, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities describe the suspect as armed and dangerous, urging the public to exercise caution. The suspect is a Black male, approximately 25-30 years old, 5'6-8" tall, with a beard, wearing a vest, button-up shirt, and blue jeans. He fled the scene and police are actively searching for him.
The university president has expressed deep sympathy for the victim's family and loved ones. Support services are being offered to students who may be affected by this tragic event. Residents of the affected housing block were initially advised to shelter in place during the early stages of the investigation.
