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Man with Schizophrenia Arrested for Attack at Seattle Train Station

4/2/2026

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On March 19, 2026, Elisio Melendez, 26, attacked Peter Michael Walbrun at the Northgate train station in Seattle by shoving him toward the tracks.
Elisio Melendez, who has a schizophrenia diagnosis, was arrested on March 24 at a nearby behavioral health facility.
Melendez previously faced a 2021 stabbing charge against his sister, which was dismissed due to his mental health status.

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Story summary

On March 19, 2026, Elisio Melendez, 26, attacked Peter Michael Walbrun at the Northgate train station in Seattle by shoving him toward the tracks.
Elisio Melendez, who has a schizophrenia diagnosis, was arrested on March 24 at a nearby behavioral health facility.
Melendez previously faced a 2021 stabbing charge against his sister, which was dismissed due to his mental health status.