CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Investigators identify, seek White Center bus-shooting suspect; SSC issues alert

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9:48 AM: Two weeks after a 21-year-old man was shot and killed on a Metro bus at 15th/Roxbury, the King County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 17-year-old suspect and is releasing photos, asking for your help in finding him:

King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Major Crimes Detectives are seeking the community’s help in locating the suspect of a homicide in White Center on October 3rd.

17-year-old Miguel Rivera Dominguez (pictured) has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot Marcel Da’jon Wagner, 21, on a Metro Bus earlier this month.

Rivera Dominguez has strong ties to the Burien area and is known to use public transportation or seek rides from others. It’s likely he will be wearing a mask to conceal his face while in public. Rivera Dominguez is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous.

Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts can submit a tip by calling (206) 263-2090, via email at mcutips@kingcounty.gov, or anonymously via the P3Tips app. If located, call 911 immediately.

We asked KCSO for any additional descriptive information. They tell us he is 6′ tall, 170 pounds.

3:53 PM: A reader just forwarded us an alert sent to the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) community by campus security:

… we are sending this alert because the suspect does have ties to our main campus in West Seattle and could show up here.

There is no known immediate threat to our college or campus at this time. If that changes, we will send emergency alert messaging. Campus security is doing extra patrols to keep an eye out for the suspect and is in contact with authorities investigating the case.

We asked SSC for any further information about the suspect’s “ties”; they had none to provide.

7:09 PM: Commenters noted that it appears Rivera Dominguez is or was a student at Burien’s Highline High School. One reader has since forwarded us a community message from HHS principal Clint Sallee saying he is a former student: “Miguel left HHS in December of 2022 and has not attended our school since that time. Some of our students know Miguel. Hearing this information about a former classmate or friend may impact them. Please contact the counselor if you believe your student needs support.”

B October 16, 2023 (10:15 am)

Thanks WSB. Other than what info KCSO has already provided, is there anything more to learn about this suspect? Does he have a record already on file, here or anywhere else? Any potential areas or neighborhoods he’s been known to be active in? Is he registered to any particular school? Etc…

WSB October 16, 2023 (11:04 am)

No, he does not have a record on file, I checked before publishing this. I also immediately asked the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; whatever case they have against him has not yet been referred for possible charging. (Sometimes that happens before a BOL like this is issued, so I asked.) I also already asked KCSO if he was a student at any particular school and their reply was: “No high school that we’re associating him with.” (That could mean anything from, he’s not a student, to, they’re not disclosing what school.) – TR
- B October 16, 2023 (3:47 pm)
  
  Got it, thank you.
Alki resident October 16, 2023 (12:17 pm)

They’re not going to tell you what school he attends. He’s a minor even if he’s a murderer. He’s likely expelled by now regardless. He looks very familiar.

Rhonda October 16, 2023 (12:14 pm)

Thank you, WSB, for including his height and weight. At 6-foot tall, 170 pounds this suspect is the size of a large adult male. Most people have a picture in their mind of a 17 year-old being smaller. Some of the most heinous violent crimes are committed by minors. We should remember that when radical activists try to pressure our judicial system to send sub-18 murderers home with ankle monitors instead of securing them behind bars.

Brian October 16, 2023 (12:35 pm)

Age-ism. Not even once.
Asimov October 16, 2023 (1:09 pm)

“Radical activists try to pressure our judicial system to send sub-18 murderers home with ankle monitors”. Excellent strawman, Rhonda. It’s a little too early in the day to be hitting the sauce and watching Fox. Who’s advocating for that? Can you point to specific examples?

In any event, the larger debate on incarceration isn’t saying “oh, murderers should be out on bail, go scot free and do what you like”. It focuses on whether, for many crimes–typically lower level–imprisonment is a gateway to harder crimes, and does not help rehabilitate minors. It’s a much more nuanced and involved discussion that your inane commentary overlooks. There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution that benefits us as a society.

Should this particular guy be held without bail, and imprisoned, until trial? Given the seriousness of the crime, I’d say yes. Could he be ordered to home confinement, if he has a guardian who could actually supervise him, with an ankle monitor, and subject to jail confinement if he violates it (leaving more room in the jails)? Maybe. I don’t know the answer to that. Typically the courts take all that into consideration–including crime severity–when considering bail in the first place. Or at least, they should. But again, it’s a far more nuanced discussion that you don’t seem to be able to capably address.
- T Rex October 16, 2023 (3:18 pm)
  
  How about a little respect Asimov? Your comment to Rhonda was unnecessary to say the least. This blog is open to all of us, including you, but the “hitting” the sauce comment was immature and very bully like.
  - Terry October 16, 2023 (3:52 pm)
    
    Agreed.
- Frog October 16, 2023 (3:25 pm)
  
  Rhonda is correct, and accusing her of being drunk is low even for a Seattle progressive. You want sources, here are two: https://mynorthwest.com/3182232/king-county-dow-constantine-plan-close-youth-jail-end-juvenile-detention/ https://publicola.com/2022/10/04/fewer-staff-more-incarcerated-kids-and-frequent-solitary-confinement-as-youth-jail-closure-deadline-approaches/ “No youth detention” has been progressive orthodoxy in Seattle for years, and no means no, not “some youth detention.” The county has literally promised to close the county youth jail so youth detention won’t even be possible. This is not coming from Fox News. It’s straight from the mouth of Dow Constantine.
  - Better Take October 17, 2023 (4:17 pm)
    
    how do those sources prove anything being said? the issue Rhonda brings up is “send sub-18 murderers home with ankle monitors instead of securing them behind bars.” is there any evidence of kids being sent home after murdering? any evidence about kids under house arrest going and murdering again? until you do, Rhonda and you will continue to be wrong.
- Rhonda October 16, 2023 (4:11 pm)
  
  Asimov, I happen to be at work, not “on the sauce” and I don’t watch Fox news. My paternal Grandmother died at age 56 of alcoholism so I find your accusation particularly disgusting.
- K October 16, 2023 (7:26 pm)
  
  “Hitting the sauce and watching Fox News” love this comment.

DC October 16, 2023 (12:40 pm)

So incredibly sad that this young man ended another’s life and ruined his own over what was likely a solvable grievance. He certainly deserves serious jail time, but I still hope he turns his life around.

Better Take October 17, 2023 (4:19 pm)

“serious jail time” and “turns his life around” are contradictory statements. this kid has a whole life ahead of him, and youths are the ones with the best chance at rehabilitation. unfortunately, the judicial system is more tuned for revenge and cruelty than rehabilitation. i agree with you that it’s sad that 2 lives can be lost, but it’s also a malfunction of our judicial system that guarantees that.

Frog October 16, 2023 (12:41 pm)

Did they say anything about the motive or circumstances of the killing?

WSB October 16, 2023 (1:35 pm)

This is the entirety of the announcement. If and when the suspect is arrested and charged, those documents will tell the story of what detectives believe happen

Seattlite October 16, 2023 (1:27 pm)

I hope they catch this murderer aka budding sociopath before he harms anyone else. Anyone who is intentionally hiding his whereabouts should be arrested and charged accordingly.

Buncake October 16, 2023 (1:41 pm)

Where are the parents showing their kids right from wrong he’s 17 you would think maybe someone would figure out that these youngsters have guns/weapons that can kill people. How are these crimes being done by a young and younger crowd every time that’s just sad that turning a blind eye towards the youth expecting them to somehow know how to live in their world thinking killing another person is ok.. Regardless of circumstance murder is murder in the judicial system. Being young doesn’t give you a free pass to crimes of that nature yet the laws and lack of enforcement leaves a gapping hole open for those crimes to be commited without repercussions. Sad for the families that have to go through these troubleing time. Watch your kids these things can be prevented.

SeaGal October 16, 2023 (2:03 pm)

He goes to Highline High School (or did).

L October 16, 2023 (4:28 pm)

Yep, was on the Highline varsity Basketball team last year
- WSB October 16, 2023 (4:47 pm)
  
  Assuming it is the same person – he was listed as a sophomore last year:
  https://www.wpastatic.com/rosters/schools/153/roster_BBK_V_202122_20220210162621.pdf

DUBSEA October 16, 2023 (2:14 pm)

Easy to figure out where he goes to school. Just look at his Instagram account.

WSresident October 17, 2023 (9:34 am)

If you read the article he has attended school since 2022.

M. October 16, 2023 (3:09 pm)

How tall is he? I saw a kid that looked veryyy similar a few weeks ago. He was casing my neighbors property and in particular a scooter. Then the scooter disappeared. He seemed to have no problem with me standing there watching him. He was pretty bold about it. Hope they catch him.

WSB October 16, 2023 (3:37 pm)

That’s in the story. 6′

M. October 16, 2023 (3:26 pm)

I saw a kid similar to this casing my neighbors property, mainly their scooter. He was pretty bold about it even with me standing there watching him. About a week later, the scooter was missing. It was around 6:45 am. I thought it was an odd time for someone his age to be walking around.

Kathy October 16, 2023 (4:17 pm)

Why are we getting his description so late? He is dangerous.

K October 16, 2023 (7:27 pm)

Maybe you should apply to the SPD

WSDAD October 16, 2023 (7:01 pm)

I wonder how he got the gun. People need to lock up their guns and be more responsible. Today the #1 death in children is guns. Sad. I feel sorry for the family.

Jethro Marx October 17, 2023 (7:04 am)

Children die more often from car accidents and failure to thrive in the first year of life than gunshot injuries. The statistics must be carved up in a particular way to make it look like gunshots are number one- one must add 18-19 year-olds and exclude 0-1. We really need to stop repeating this blatant falsehood.

Zipda October 16, 2023 (11:13 pm)

He’s a dangerous kid. Someone is supporting him, parents, relatives or friends.Unlikely to have many resources on his own and should be relatively easy for detectives to find I would think, given Burien ties and social media trail.

Buncake October 17, 2023 (1:08 am)

Real life isn’t a video game like GTA people have souls and family regardless of what actually happened some things can’t be undone and the best lessons are learned doing good things. Bad things just lead to more bad and are a reflection of the evils of boredom and complacency. Work harder at doing better

flauntyleroy October 17, 2023 (10:06 am)

We need our young people. I feel sorry for both Marcel’s family, Marcel, Miguel’s family AND Miguel. The way the these comments will actively DISPOSE of children (and humans in general) is unreal. Legal age doesn’t mean shit to how long it actually takes for a child/young adult to develop into a stable adult. If the only solution you have to traumatized young people is to discard them then you don’t know the system or care about them. Also, know that the Brown kids in our neighborhood LIVE HERE and deserve more than being racially profiled and surveilled. Know the historical trauma you’re perpetuating when you get nervous around a Black or Brown kid because you think they’re dangerous. And the violence you risk for their lives when you call the police.

Better Take October 17, 2023 (4:34 pm)

folks here want an excuse to continue the racial profiling they already do, but now they can feel some sense of “justice” doing so… 100% agree Flaunty. it’s sickening to know the folks commenting here are the same ones i have to exist with in community knowing what gross mentality can likely lurk beneath the surface.
- Michael October 19, 2023 (2:58 pm)
  
  Have you been on instagram, comments are way far gone , I think people are hiding behind screens and don’t have anything positive to bring to society
1994 October 17, 2023 (10:45 pm)

Miguel lives a dangerous life. Miguel could be the next Marcel. Truly tragic.
- Michael October 19, 2023 (3:00 pm)
  
  Yeah I’m not concerned with the shooter sorry I have zero for this!!!!

flauntyleroy October 17, 2023 (10:11 am)

We need our young people. I feel sorry for both Marcel’s family, Marcel, Miguel’s family AND Miguel. The way the these comments will actively DISPOSE of children (and humans in general) is unreal. Legal age doesn’t mean s–t to how long it actually takes for a child/young adult to develop into a stable adult. If the only solution you have to traumatized young people is to discard them then you don’t know the system or care about kids. Also, know that the Brown kids in our neighborhood LIVE HERE and deserve more than being racially profiled and surveilled. Know the historical trauma you’re perpetuating when you get nervous around a Black or Brown kid because you think they’re dangerous. And the violence you risk for their lives when you call the police.

Ws prayers October 17, 2023 (4:25 pm)

There are so many young people who look like him …there was a shooting years ago at a highpoint bus stop who also turned out to be a minor -video was posted of what occured in the bus before the shooting happened it helped identify the young person and helped …. it was his mother who turned him in …..wonder what took so long and why is the video not being published

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