Seattle Police are seeking a suspect described as a Black man, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7 with a slim build and beard, following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at Nordheim Court Apartments on May 11, 2026. The suspect’s description matches a man seen attempting to break into a student apartment at the same complex on April 25, an incident initially logged as a burglary with no arrests. Students reported encountering the suspect at 10:17 p.m. during the attempted break-in, noting he fled before police arrived. Authorities have not confirmed a link between the two incidents but are investigating both. The suspect was last seen wearing a button-up shirt, dark vest, and blue jeans. The laundry room where the stabbing occurred has been boarded up. No arrests have been made, and the case remains active. The University of Washington Police Department and Seattle Police Department are handling the investigation. Residents report heightened anxiety following the attacks. Tips can be reported to Seattle Police Department.