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Murder Charge in Downtown Seattle Gas Station Shooting
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Murder Charge and Incident Details
King County prosecutors have filed a first-degree murder charge against Michael Anthony Oneal Fleming, 33, alleging he deliberately killed former co-worker Graeme Dobbeck inside a 76-brand gas-station minimart near Seattle Center. Police responded to the 351 Broad St. location early Tuesday morning after a 911 call reported a shooting. Officers found Dobbeck unresponsive behind the counter; medics pronounced him dead at the scene. A medical examiner’s preliminary report noted multiple gunshot wounds to the head, face and chest. Security video captured a person entering, placing a drink on the counter, then firing at least four close-range shots before fleeing. Prosecutors state there is no evidence of robbery or prior conflict between the two men.
Background and Suspect Profile
Fleming had been employed at the same station and resigned weeks before the incident. The store owner and another employee identified him from the video, citing similarities in appearance and gait. Court documents reveal Fleming’s mother and stepfather were recently murdered, and his brother described Fleming as delusional and erratic in recent communications. No disputes between Fleming and Dobbeck were reported by the owner.
Official Statements and Public Safety Alerts
Seattle police, in a probable-cause statement, described Fleming as “armed and dangerous” and urged the public not to approach him. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed the charge and noted Fleming’s whereabouts are unknown, with a possible lead that he may have traveled toward Chicago. Around the same time, the Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin issued a public safety notification warning that Fleming was last seen in the northwest part of that city and also classified him as armed and dangerous. Both agencies provided a tip line for information.
Investigation Status and Next Steps
Authorities continue to search for Fleming, relying on tips from the public. The Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line remains open for calls, and investigators are coordinating with law-enforcement partners in other jurisdictions to locate the suspect. No further arrests have been reported.