Man charged with murder in killing of former coworker at gas station near Space Needle

SEATTLE — A Seattle man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a former co-worker at a downtown gas station, according to King County court documents.

Prosecutors allege Michael Anthony Oneal Fleming, 33, killed Graeme Dobbeck on Oct. 13 at a 76 station at 351 Broad St. The charge alleges the killing was premeditated

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Officers were called to the 76 gas station at 351 Broad St. at 5:52 a.m. on Oct. 13 for a reported shooting.

According to a Seattle police probable-cause statement, officers found Dobbeck unresponsive behind the counter. Seattle Fire Department medics pronounced him dead at the scene. The statement says a medical examiner preliminarily found multiple gunshot wounds to Dobbeck’s head, face, and chest.

Police said security video showed a person entering the store, taking a drink to the counter, and then firing at least four shots at Dobbeck from close range. The person then left the store. Court documents said there was no evidence of robbery or prior conflict.

Dobbeck had been the 76 station’s manager for more than two years.

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Investigators identified Oneal Fleming as a suspect based on the video, similarities in his appearance and gait, and identifications by the store owner and another employee. Police said Oneal Fleming had worked at the station and resigned weeks before the shooting.

The owner told detectives he knew of no disputes involving Oneal Fleming and Dobbeck.

Court documents note that Oneal Fleming’s mother and stepfather had recently been murdered, and that Oneal Fleming’s brother said he had been delusional and erratic in recent communications.

According to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Oneal Fleming’s whereabouts are currently unknown, and he may have headed to Chicago.

However, around 7 a.m. PST on Tuesday, the Kenosha Police Department of Kenosha, Wisconsin, issued a similar public safety notification on Oneal Fleming. Kenosha police said Oneal Fleming was last seen in the northwest section of the city.

Both the SPD and Kenosha said Michael Oneal Fleming is believed to be armed and dangerous. Police said anyone who sees him should call 911 and not approach him.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911. Tips can also be reported to the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.