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Tukwila, Washington, United States
Seattle police released new bodycam video Friday evening that shows the moments leading up to officers fatally shooting a suspected child predator at a Tukwila hotel earlier this week.
Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Adrian Diaz said the 67-year-old child predator suspect arrived at the DoubleTree Suites hotel around 3:13 p.m. on Wednesday under the impression that he was meeting two young girls, ages 7 and 11.
However, unbeknownst to the suspect, multiple SPD officers with the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce were undercover and waiting to arrest the man.
The newly released video shows the officers opening the door for the man, who immediately flashed a gun. A scuffle then occurred before police ultimately fatally shot the man. The man was later pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Officials at the scene said a Seattle officer was grazed by a bullet on their leg during the shootout with the man.
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Dude, I'm from Renton originally. I know Tukwila like the back of my hand, I know EXACTLY where that motel is at, right by the airport. I would only go there to pick someone up or catch a flight myself, but I spent a LOT of time in Tukwila itself. Glad to see some good 'ol fashioned instant justice happening in my old stomping grounds.
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