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Seattle Police Identify “Q” Killed at Growler Guys Taproom

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Seattle police identified the victim, known as “Q,” as an employee killed at the Growler Guys taproom in North Seattle.
The Growler Guys owners described the slain employee as a cheerful, artistic man who was a beloved friend in the Lake City Way community.
Detectives arrived at the scene and are processing evidence while the area remains cordoned off.
Police asked anyone with information to call Seattle police at 206-233-5000.

History

Historical Context

Seattle’s response to the 1999 Belltown bar shooting echoes the city’s earlier trauma from the Wah Mee massacre on February 18-19 1983, when three gunmen killed 13 patrons in the Louisa Hotel’s gambling club. That tragedy spurred the closure of many Chinese clubs and heightened security awareness, shaping later municipal moves to tighten bar licensing and surveillance.

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Story summary

Seattle police identified the victim, known as “Q,” as an employee killed at the Growler Guys taproom in North Seattle.
The Growler Guys owners described the slain employee as a cheerful, artistic man who was a beloved friend in the Lake City Way community.
Detectives arrived at the scene and are processing evidence while the area remains cordoned off.
Police asked anyone with information to call Seattle police at 206-233-5000.

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