Seattle Police Investigate Possible Domestic Violence Homicide and Suicide Attempt Near University of Washington

Seattle Police Investigate Possible Domestic Violence Homicide and Suicide Attempt Near University of Washington

Seattle police are investigating a possible domestic violence-related homicide and suicide attempt reported Friday evening, November 6, in the University District near the University of Washington.

Officers were dispatched to the area around University Way Northeast and Northeast 45th Street after receiving a report of a serious incident. Detectives took over the investigation, and authorities asked residents and visitors to avoid the area while police activity continued.

The circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been fully disclosed.

Police respond to University Way Northeast

According to the Seattle Police Department, the incident was reported at approximately 6:42 p.m. in the 4500 block of University Way Northeast.

At around 7 p.m., police announced that detectives were investigating what they described as a possible domestic violence-related murder and attempted suicide.

The area includes businesses and residential units, with apartments located above some of the storefronts.

Police have not released detailed information about the people involved or explained what happened before officers arrived.

Investigation remains underway

Seattle police have confirmed that detectives are handling the case.

Authorities initially said officers were searching the area for additional suspects. Later reporting from local outlets indicated that police were no longer looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Investigators have not publicly confirmed the identities of the people involved, the circumstances of the suspected homicide or the condition of the person believed to have attempted suicide.

The case remains under investigation.

University of Washington community urged to follow police guidance

The incident occurred close to the University of Washington campus, in a busy part of the University District.

Police asked members of the public to stay away from the immediate area while investigators worked.

KIRO 7 also reported that a University of Washington alert indicated there was no danger to the wider campus community.

Authorities have not announced when the investigation at the scene will be completed or provided a timeline for further updates.