The Kings County Sheriff’s Office reports that murder suspect Miguel Rivera Dominguez has been arrested. Deputies report that 17-year-old Dominguez allegedly walked up to a sleeping passenger on a metro bus and shot him multiple times, killing him.
Dominguez then ordered the bus driver to stop the bus and exited. Dominguez then allegedly shot two more times into the bus.
Fortunately no other persons were killed or injured.
King County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: Murder Suspect Miguel Rivera Dominguez Arrested
NEWS RELEASE: White Center Homicide Suspect In Custody, Booked Into Jail
This morning, November 6, 2023, at 9:55 AM, homicide suspect Miguel Rivera Dominguez turned himself into the King County Sheriff’s Office without incident. Rivera Dominguez was named as the suspect in the shooting of 21-year-old Marcel Da’jon Wagner, who was fatally shot while riding on a King County Metro Transit Bus in White Center on October 3rd.
We want to thank our neighboring law enforcement agencies and community members for their assistance, tips, and support during this extensive investigation. Together, we are working to make our community safer.
King County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: Miguel Rivera Dominguez Wanted
October 16 at 9:30 AM
NEWS RELEASE: Detectives Seeking Communities Help in Locating Homicide Suspect
King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Major Crimes Detectives are seeking the communities help in locating the suspect of a homicide in White Center on October 3rd.
17-year-old Miguel Rivera Dominguez (pictured) has been identified as the suspect who fatally shot Marcel Da’jon Wagner, 21, on a Metro Bus earlier this month.
Rivera Dominguez has strong ties to the Burien area and is known to use public transportation or seek rides from others. It’s likely he will be wearing a mask to conceal his face while in public. Rivera Dominguez is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts can submit a tip by calling (206) 263-2090, via email at [email protected], or anonymously via the P3Tips app. If located, call 911 immediately.
Original Press Release
On the evening of October 3rd, at approximately 5:10 pm, deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office responded to the vicinity of SW Roxbury ST and 15th Ave SW for reports of a shooting that occurred on a Metro bus. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a single victim, who was unfortunately pronounced deceased at the scene.
Multiple specialized units, including Guardian 1 aerial support and a K9 Unit, responded to conduct a thorough search for the individuals involved. As of this moment, the search operation has concluded, and the suspect(s) in question remain at large.