Arrest made in Seattle killing of two students near Rainier Beach High School

SEATTLE - A suspect connected to the Jan. 30 killing of two students near Rainier Beach High School was arrested Tuesday, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). 

Police investigate a deadly double shooting in Seattle's Rainer Beach neighborhood. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is expected to hold a news conference at SPD headquarters at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. FOX 13 will be streaming the briefing live on the video player at the top of this page.

The backstory:

On Friday, Jan. 30, at around 4 p.m., two teenage students were shot and killed in what police believed was a targeting shooting. The incident happened on Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street, near Rainier Beach High School. The suspect ran from the scene. 

The victims were later identified as 17-year-old Traveiah Houfmuse and Tyjon Stewart, both enrolled in Seattle Public Schools.

Following the shooting, Seattle Public Schools emailed families and staff.

"It is with profound heartbreak that I share the devastating news of the death of two teenagers believed to be Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students, who were tragically shot at a bus stop near South Shore PreK-8 today after school. The district is working with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to confirm all details," the email said in part. 

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson also responded to the shooting on social media, mourning the loss of the two victims.

Further details about the arrest and investigation were not immediately available. FOX 13 is awaiting additional information from the police chief's scheduled briefing.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks on fatal shooting of two Rainier Beach High School students. (FOX 13 Seattle)

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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