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Police say arrest made in Georgetown murder investigation

Oct 31, 2022, 10:07 AM | Updated: 10:52 am

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Crime scene in Georgetown. (Photo courtesy Seattle Police)

(Photo courtesy Seattle Police)

Seattle police say they have arrested a 42-year-old man for the double murder of a man and woman in Georgetown.

He was booked into the King County jail for investigation of homicide.

Police posted in their blotter, a 911 caller reported two down subjects in an apartment in the 6100 block of 4th Avenue South.

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Officers responded and found a deceased man and woman. Detectives will continue to investigate to determine the nature of the victims’ injuries.

Members of SPD’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to process the scene for evidence.

Homicide Detectives also responded and will lead the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

According to Seattle Police crime statistics– last updated at the end of September– there have been 42 homicide investigations to date.

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