Man arrested in murder of transgender University of Washington student: Police
A man has been arrested in the murder of a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student, Seattle police announced on Thursday.
Police did not name the suspect, but said the 31-year-old man surrendered to the Bellevue Police Department on Wednesday and has been booked into the King County Jail for investigation of murder.
The 19-year-old female victim was found stabbed to death in a laundry room in a housing building on campus Sunday night, police said.
Authorities immediately launched a manhunt, and on Wednesday, police released photos of a suspect.
UW President Robert J. Jones said in a statement on Thursday, "I hope the arrest brings some sense of relief to our community. But this arrest does not lessen the profound shock and grief that the victim’s loved ones and our campus are still experiencing or bring back a beloved, promising and talented member of our university."
"Much is still unknown about what caused this tragedy, and while this development is important, we will be looking closely at the circumstances in which this event occurred as part of our continued efforts to keep our campus community safe," Jones said. "... The University remains committed to offering resources for those who need support, including our LGBTQIA+ community, during this difficult time."
