Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Seattle Police Department (SPD) leadership Police Chief Shon Barnes and Deputy Chief of Administration & Investigations Andre Sayles held a press conference to announce the arrest of a juvenile male suspect in the January 30th shooting deaths of two young students in Rainier Beach.

Key updates from the briefing include:

• Suspect Information: A single juvenile male suspect has been arrested outside of Seattle. Officials stated he was not a student.
  
  

• Investigation Details: Detectives worked "endless hours" to build the case, utilizing digital evidence and community input. A murder weapon has not yet been recovered.
  
  

• Community Commitment: SPD has assigned dedicated officers to patrol the Rainier Beach High School area during school hours for the remainder of the school year to foster trust and student safety.
  
  

• Call for Continued Support: While an arrest has been made, the investigation remains active. Community members with information are encouraged to call the SPD tip line at 206-233-5000.

Mayor Wilson emphasized that while arrests are a necessary response to violence, the ultimate goal remains prevention through community support and opportunities for youth.