The suspect identified as Bruce C. Menely was killed by police inside a Tukwila hotel in connection with a case of crimes against children.
Seattle Police Department officers were conducting an operation at the hotel on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, as part of the department's Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. During the operation, officers shot and killed a 67-year-old suspect who believed he was going to meet two young girls, ages 7 and 11, in a hotel room.
Newly released body camera footage reveals the tense moments inside the hotel room at the DoubleTree Suites in Tukwila. Officers are seen opening the door to confront the suspect when he quickly draws a handgun from his jacket.
Multiple gunshots ring out on the video as the suspect is fatally wounded. The suspect died at the scene, and one officer sustained minor injuries after being grazed by a bullet. The injured officer was treated at the scene and is expected to fully recover.
The shooting occurred around 3 p.m., and several witnesses either heard the shots or witnessed the incident as it unfolded.
The swift action by law enforcement highlights the ongoing efforts to combat crimes against children, sending a strong message that such offenses will not be tolerated.
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