This message was sent to all Seattle campus faculty, staff and students on May 11, 2026.
RESOURCES
- UW Counseling Center: UW’s Counseling Center provides a variety of options for support, including the 24/7 Husky HelpLine.
- SafeCampus is available to discuss (anonymously or otherwise) safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others by calling 206-685-7233 or via email at safecampus@uw.edu. Their skilled team of violence prevention specialists are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding UW holidays.
- Husky Assist is the UW mobile response team that provides on-site behavioral health support for students, faculty and staff in crisis on the UW campus in Seattle. You can call on Husky Assist when you or a student, faculty or staff member on campus is facing an urgent mental health or substance use issue. Husky Assist team members are trained mental health professionals who can respond compassionately to a variety of situations. Call 206-543-9331or 911 to reach Husky Assist for help on the Seattle campus.
- Staff also have resources available via the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP).
Dear UW Community,
I am heartbroken to write to you today following the tragic death of one of our students last night. This devastating act of violence has taken a beloved member from our Husky community and shaken us all. I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.
There are no words that can express the profound loss of a student. While investigators have not yet identified a suspect or a motive, I want to recognize that when violence affects a member of our LGBTQIA+ community, it can cause additional distress. Our Division of Student Life is reaching out to students and communities who are affected and providing support and resources to help them through this very difficult ordeal.
I thank the Seattle Police Department for leading this investigation as they work to find the person responsible for this horrendous crime. We will share additional information and resources as they become available.
Moments like this remind us how deeply connected we are as a community, and I ask you to take care of yourselves and one another. Support services are available to any student, faculty, or staff member who needs help during this difficult time, and I urge anyone who is struggling to reach out.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Jones
President, University of Washington