Seattle Community Mourns Beloved Dog Walker Killed in Carjacking.

80-year-old Ruth Dalton remembered for her dedication to animals and vibrant community spirit

Ruth Dalton was fatally injured during a carjacking while trying to protect dogs in her care.
The suspect, Jahmed Haynes, was arrested and faces charges including first-degree murder and animal cruelty.
Dalton's dog, Prince, was found stabbed to death near the abandoned vehicle.
Witnesses attempted to intervene in the attack, with one person using a bat to try to stop the suspect.
Dalton, owner of Grandma’s Critter Care, was a cherished figure in her neighborhood for over 35 years.