Merle Charles Buchanan, aka Chucky, 26, is wanted for 2 Counts of 1 Degree Murder for shooting and killing 51 year old Jose Angel Garcia and 45 year old Paul Victor Tapia outside of the Club Taradise in the 9800 block of 16 Ave SW on January 6th.

Around 1am on January 6th deputies responded to the area after receiving multiple reports of a shooting outside of the club.   When deputies arrived they located the two victims in the parking lot.   Garcia died at the scene and Tapia was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he later died. 

During the investigation detectives identified the suspect in the shootings as Buchanan.   Buchanan is known to frequent Burien, Renton and Seattle and detectives believe he is still in the area. 

Buchanan is 5’9” and 195 lbs.  In addition to the Murder warrants he also has a Felony Domestic Violence No Contact Order Warrant.   He should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you see Buchanan or know of his location please do not approach him.

You can call 911 or you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)