Morgan Junction shooting victim: Remembering Travis Hood

In the extensive comment discussion following our Monday followup on the deadly Saturday-night shooting by Morgan Junction Park, a friend of 35-year-old victim Michael Travis Hood said she wants to be sure he isn’t forgotten. (Travis is his middle name, but that’s how friends say they knew him.)

Jodie Davis (pictured with him, above) is the first person who told us he had died hours after the shooting, though authorities did not confirm that until Monday morning. We spoke with her by phone yesterday, and she provided the photos in this story. She also has spoken with our partners at the Seattle Times for this followup published last night, which notes, as friend and witness Jamie had told us on Sunday, that Travis had moved here just a few months ago in hopes it would be safer than Jacksonville, Florida, where his two brothers were killed in the ’90s (as detailed in this Florida story). Travis leaves behind a 12-year-old daughter named Destiny (pictured with him, at right). Jodie told us she is still trying to figure out how to get back there for Travis’s memorial service, once a date is set. Meantime, today is the deadline for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to make a decision about whether to charge the suspect, who was arrested at his Gatewood home shortly after the shooting. Homicide detectives asked publicly yesterday for any more witnesses to come forward; the documentation made public so far does not hint at any alleged motive for the shooting.

19 Replies to "Morgan Junction shooting victim: Remembering Travis Hood"

  • bridge to somewhere January 25, 2012 (11:08 am)

    RIP Travis.

  • madashell January 25, 2012 (11:33 am)

    I feel so badly for his friends and family. I’m sorry this happened to such a promising young man. I’ll say a prayer for Destiny, so that she can flourish and grow in her father’s memory.

  • HP Rez January 25, 2012 (11:52 am)

    This is just so tragic – to all of Travis’ friends and family, I hope you are able to find peace and celebrate Travis’ life and memory.

    Please tell his daughter as many stories as you can remember about him, she’ll treasure them always.

  • curious January 25, 2012 (2:05 pm)

    So sad. R.I.P. Travis.

  • WS expat January 25, 2012 (2:16 pm)

    He looks so happy in the photos, so glad to be in beautiful West Seattle. Simply heartbreaking that this happened in our community. Whatever the suspect’s so-called motive, it still doesn’t make sense.

  • CB January 25, 2012 (2:22 pm)

    There has to be a story behind this shooting… the charging papers should reveal a motive. Another senseless killing in West Seattle… and too close to where many of us live.

  • MyEye January 25, 2012 (2:41 pm)

    The story should be how did a convicted felon get a gun.

  • sam January 25, 2012 (2:43 pm)

    Has the shooter in this case been charged yet?

    • WSB January 25, 2012 (2:54 pm)

      No, Sam, the second we get word of anything from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, we’ll publish it here … TR

  • Silly Goose January 25, 2012 (3:17 pm)

    Heart Breakiing that this family has lost all of their sons to guns!! I hope the shooter is put away for life!!

    RIP Travis and watch over your daughter.

  • koki January 25, 2012 (3:22 pm)

    My thought are with all the people who are suffering because of this horrible tragedy. May time bring you peace.

  • MB January 25, 2012 (3:52 pm)

    RIP Travis. I hope that Destiny has a good support system, poor girl!

  • 35this35mph January 25, 2012 (7:56 pm)

    Godspeed Travis. What a senseless waste.

  • Tbone January 26, 2012 (5:39 am)

    Very sad; my condolences. Is there any sort of memorial fund set up anywhere?

  • amnesiak January 26, 2012 (9:21 am)

    I think we should name the park after him. I think it would be a good reminder for our community, in so many ways. It might inspire everyone to do a little bit more to keep our neighbors safe.

    Regarding the crime, I don’t care what the motive could be, there would never be a sufficient reason in my mind to go to such an extreme. It’s such an uncommon occurrence here it doesn’t scare me – the person that committed the act is in jail and it would be incredibly shocking to me if they did not stay there.

    This is such a tragic loss. My whole family has Travis’ family in our thoughts.

  • carrie January 27, 2012 (2:39 pm)

    My brother Tray and I Grew Up with Travis many good Memories Such a Great guy. Such tragedy for his mom she has to be a strong women. Many prayers for you both.

  • beverly February 14, 2012 (10:17 am)

    R.I.P TRAVIS HOOD LOVE,TOM TOM,BEV,DYLAN SHELBY,ALEXIS

  • beverlystinar February 14, 2012 (12:35 pm)

    me tommy will miss you travis we will never forget you<333333333333333333333333

  • beverlystinar February 14, 2012 (4:22 pm)

    oh travis iam so beside myself it hurts too hear that are father lord jesus christ took you i know you are in good hands now but the memory of family friends will never be forgoting thats for realu are a angel now i know the bastard that sent u so soon dies and goes too hell but it all good brother all of us will see each other again the lord is ready hes ready he has us down in his book love you and miss you travis see you in heaven rip brother beverly

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