One of the students killed in Rainier Beach shooting identified
Feb 3, 2026, 5:06 PM | Updated: Feb 4, 2026, 5:39 am
Police respond to a deadly shooting in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
The name of one of the students killed in the Rainier Beach shooting has been released.
Traveiah Houfmuse, 17, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The name of the second student has yet to be released.
Police search for suspect in Rainier Beach shooting
Seattle police are still searching for a suspect who shot and killed the two teenagers near Rainier Beach High School Friday afternoon.
KIRO 7 reported that one officer appeared to be injured and was taken away on a gurney, though the officer was conscious and upright.
“As you can imagine, arriving here, it was a chaotic scene,” Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis said. “It was an emotional scene. We did have to hold some people back. There was an injury involved.”
The shooting occurred at the intersection of Rainier Ave. S. and S. Henderson St., near Rainier Beach High School, just after classes had dismissed.
The teens were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Seattle Fire.
SPD Detective Eric Munoz confirmed the shooting was a double homicide.
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Suspect flees on foot
The suspect fled the scene on foot before police arrived, SPD reported. Officers searched the area but did not find the suspect.
A King County Sheriff’s Office helicopter assisted in the search for the shooter, as well as SPD K-9 units.
Davis said finding the killer will require help from witnesses who were in the area.
“We truly believe that people saw what happened here,” Davis said. “We can’t figure this out without your help. Please, if you have information or you witnessed what happened, call us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. Anonymous tips are accepted.
According to KIRO 7, it’s believed the shooting was targeted, but an investigation is underway.
“We spend a lot of time working with members of the community to figure out how we can keep people safe,” Davis said. “Anytime something like this happens, it’s heartbreaking, because it’s not a true reflection of what this neighborhood is.”
There is currently a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the double homicide.
This story was originally published on January 30, 2026. It has been updated and republished since then.
Contributing: KIRO 7
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