Seattle Taproom Worker Found Dead in Suspected Shooting

A beloved Seattle taproom employee's life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. Now, a grieving community rallies for answers—and justice.

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2026 May 12 . 8:05 PM

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Seattle Taproom Worker Found Dead in Suspected Shooting

A young worker at The Growler Guys in North Seattle was found dead on Saturday morning. Police suspect he was shot, though officials have yet to confirm the cause of death. The victim has been named locally as Quusaa 'Q' Margarsa, a man in his twenties with ties to the area. The body was discovered around 9 a.m. on Saturday inside the business on Lake City Way Northeast. The taproom had closed around 11 p.m. the night before, according to reports.

By Monday, the King County medical examiner’s office had not yet released Margarsa’s name or an official cause of death. Seattle police also confirmed no arrests had been made, and no suspects had been identified. A GoFundMe page was set up by Carol Dole, one of the owners of The Growler Guys, aiming to raise $70,000 for Margarsa’s family. As of Monday evening, no further updates were available from investigators.

The case remains under investigation, with police still searching for leads. The community has begun fundraising to support Margarsa’s loved ones while waiting for more details to emerge.