Corey Woo Seong Roe, 37, was shot and killed on December 25, 2023, in Seattle’s University District. The shooting occurred in the lobby of an apartment building on 15th Avenue Northeast near Northeast 47th Street, about one to two blocks north of the University of Washington campus. First responders found Roe dead on the fifth floor at about 5 p.m., and the Seattle Police Department secured the scene.

Police reported a man was taken into custody at the scene, but initial reports did not identify him or describe his relationship to Roe. Officials also did not provide immediate details about what led to the shooting. Roe’s death was recorded as one of Seattle’s homicides for 2023, part of a year that saw a sharp rise in killings across King County.

If anyone knew Corey, his routines, or has information about what happened that evening, please share tips with the Seattle Police Department.