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Former Student Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of University Of Washington Teen

A 31-year-old former University of Washington student surrendered to police on Wednesday and was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student in Seattle.[1]

Seattle police said the suspect turned himself in to Bellevue police on Wednesday and was arrested in connection with the homicide.[1] Authorities had released surveillance photos earlier on Wednesday while asking the public for help identifying the man.[1]

On Sunday, May 10, a 19-year-old University of Washington student was found fatally stabbed in a Nordheim Court apartment laundry room in Seattle.[1] Seattle police said the suspect attended the University of Washington from 2015 to 2021 and has not yet been publicly named.[1]

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  • On Sunday, May 10, 2026, a 19-year-old University of Washington student was found fatally stabbed in a Nordheim Court apartment laundry room in Seattle.
  • Seattle police said a 31-year-old former UW student turned himself in to Bellevue police on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and was arrested in connection with the homicide.
  • The suspect attended the University of Washington from 2015 to 2021 and has not yet been publicly named.
  • Police had released surveillance photos of the suspect earlier on May 13 while seeking public assistance.

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