Myion Cole, a 16-year-old Black/African American male, tragically lost his life on March 21, 2024, in a shooting that occurred in Seattle, Washington. His body was discovered in a ditch near an on-ramp to Interstate 5 in the University District area, a case that has highlighted the concerning trend of increased gun violence involving young people in King County.
The discovery of Myion's body came approximately 10 hours after another teenager, Jahaz Phillips, also 16, was found deceased
in the same vicinity. Authorities have stated that the homicides of the two boys are connected. The Washington State Patrol is leading the investigation into the connected murders, as the incidents occurred along the interstate.
The deaths of Myion Cole and Jahaz Phillips are part of a larger, troubling increase in juvenile homicide victims and suspects in the Seattle area. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Myion's death. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or released details about a potential motive for the shooting. The case has left families grieving and a community searching for answers amid a rise in youth gun violence.
