Correction added: Date for filing charges against the suspect is Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Bail in the amount of $500,000 was set for the 19-year-old murder suspect in the stabbing death of Hokum W. Jeebs (aka Robert Stabile) by King County Judge Vicki Seitz on Thursday, Feb. 17.

The suspect did not appear in court for the bail setting.

Prosecutors requested a $1 million bail stating the man is a clear danger to society. Prosecutors also said the suspect moved to Seattle from New York four weeks ago, has prior convictions in New York for assault and may have mental health issues.

The suspect's name will not be released until he is formally charged by King County Prosecutors. The deadline for filing charges is Tuesday, Feb. 22.

To read more on this story, please check out the Herald's developing coverage, Update 3: Fatal stabbing victim in West Seattle identified; Suspect arrested.