A 19-year-old University of Washington student was fatally stabbed in the laundry room of Nordheim Court Apartments in Seattle on May 11, 2026. Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, with a slim build, beard, and wearing a button-up shirt, dark vest, and blue jeans. Residents reported a man matching this description attempted a break-in at the same apartment complex on April 25, but he was never apprehended. The connection between the two incidents is under investigation. The victim, identified as a transgender woman, was found in the laundry room; officers responded to the scene but have not made arrests. Nordheim Court Apartments residents say they barricaded themselves during the April break-in and found a knife left behind. Seattle Police Department referred inquiries about potential links between the cases to the University of Washington Police Department. No arrests have been announced, and the suspect remains at large. Contact Seattle Police Department for tips.