Seattle Police Homicide Detectives are asking for the public’s help investigating the murders of two teenagers, students at Rainier Beach High School, on Jan. 30.
Detectives believe Tyjon Stewart, 18, and Traveiah Houfmuse, 17, were directly targeted when they were shot at a bus stop near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street.
The victims were shot by a gunman exiting a King County Metro bus. Police would like to speak with passengers who had been on the Route 106 bus with the gunman.
“We want to speak with the crowd waiting at the bus stop as well as passengers on the bus,” said SPD Det. David Simmons. “There were dozens of students from local schools at the stop when the victims were shot.”
The shooting occurred just before 4 p.m., right after students had gotten out of school for the day.
“Our detectives continue to work diligently and with unwavering dedication to bring those responsible for this tragic and senseless act to justice, and we will not rest until we do. I want to urge anyone who may have information related to the deaths of these two individuals to please come forward,” said Assistant Chief Nicole Powell.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.
Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in South Seattle
January 30, 2026 6:16 pm
Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide in South Seattle this afternoon.
Just before 4:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street. There, officers found two males with apparent fatal gunshot wounds.
Police provided emergency medical treatment to the victims until the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and took over care. SFD pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the area on foot before police arrived. Officers and deputies searched the area yet they did not find the suspect.
Police cordoned off the area until homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene.
The King County Medical Examiner (KCME) will take custody of the deceased. KCME will identify the victims.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.
Incident Number: 2026-29097