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(Updated) Deceased Woman Found in South Lake Union Encampment

Update: 03/29/2023 at 1:53 p.m.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled this death a homicide. The victim is 66 years old. The Homicide Unit will be leading the investigation. If anyone has information, please call the SPD Violent Crime Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.


Seattle police officers responded to a report of a body found at an encampment in South Lake Union Tuesday night.

Officers arrived shortly after 8:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of Mercer Street and located a deceased woman. The woman is presumed to be in her 50’s to 60’s. Officers secured the scene and notified the Homicide Unit.

Meanwhile if anyone has information, please call the SPD Violent Crime Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

*Update 03/15/2023 at 2:23 p.m. for accuracy.