Soloman Taylor, known as Solo, was 15 and a freshman at Garfield High School when he was shot and killed in the Central District of Seattle on the morning of October 28, 2024. The shooting happened around 7:45 a.m. at East Spring Street and 27th Avenue; the King County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed death from a gunshot wound to the torso.

Witnesses reported rapid gunfire—one described two shots, a pause, then six or seven more—and another saw three people talking at a street corner before one produced a firearm. Two people were seen fleeing in a silver car, and one witness rendering aid said that vehicle circled back through the intersection just before police arrived. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests announced; detectives continue to investigate. Solo’s parents are named La Creisha Lewis and Demario Taylor, and the community held a fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning or recognizes the vehicle or people described, please come forward to assist the investigation.