Kyle Aaron Huff was born on September 22, 1977, and grew up near Whitefish, Montana, where he lived on a rural property with his twin brother. He briefly worked in pizza delivery and cooking. In 2001, he relocated to Seattle to live with his brother but remained socially isolated, drifting through low-paying menial jobs.

In the months leading up to March 2006, Huff became fixated on the local rave scene. Criminologists later discovered he was monitoring rave dates and venues, reportedly sitting in his truck outside Studio Seven and tracking event websites. He was invited to a Halloween-themed “Better Off Undead” rave on March 24, 2006, at Capitol Hill Arts Center but didn’t know the candlelit party hosts personally.

Early morning, March 25, 2006: Huff left the after-party at around 7:00 a.m., armed himself with a 12-gauge shotgun, a .40-caliber handgun, and hundreds of rounds from his truck parked nearby . He spray-painted “NOW” on the steps of the house as omen.

Early morning, March 25, 2006: Huff left the after-party at around 7:00 a.m., armed himself with a 12-gauge shotgun, a .40-caliber handgun, and hundreds of rounds from his truck parked nearby . He spray-painted “NOW” on the steps of the house as omen.

He opened fire outside the residence, fatally shooting two on the steps and three on the porch, then ordered others inside to hold the door. He then burst inside and fatally shot THREE more people on the first floor. “There’s plenty for everyone,” he reportedly said as he fired.

Huff’s six victims were largely teenagers and young adults:
Melissa Moore (14), Suzanne Thorne (15), Justin Schwartz (22), Christopher Williamson (21), Jeremy Martin (26), Jason Travers (32)
Two others—one 18-year-old and one unidentified teen—were injured but survived.

Police found a cache in Huff’s truck: a .223 Bushmaster rifle, another handgun, machete, baseball bat, and ammo. His brother’s apartment was also searched, revealing more weapons and ammunition.