FOLLOWUP: Sealth student’s suspected killer now in custody

Seattle Police say they have arrested Si Phu, the man accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old Chief Sealth International High School student in Columbia City on Sunday. Relatives of the victim say Phu is her uncle. According to police, he was found in South Seattle, and will be booked into King County Jail for investigation of homicide. Meantime, the candlelight vigil mentioned in the letter sent home to families is set for 5 pm tomorrow outside the school, according to Sealth staff.

ADDED: The King County Medical Examiner has identified the victim as Christy Phu.

Teri Ensley December 8, 2015 (12:28 pm)

So sad your life was taken from you.

We should have protected you. You, and all children, are our collective responsibility and future. We need to find a way to reduce, and maybe someday, eliminate the senseless taking of life.

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