Seattle Police Fatally Shoot 67-Year-Old in Sting Operation

The suspect was killed after pulling a gun on officers during a sting meant to arrest him for meeting with minors.

Seattle police conducted a sting operation involving a 67-year-old man who believed he was meeting two underage girls.
The confrontation occurred at a DoubleTree Suites hotel in Tukwila, where the suspect was shot after drawing a firearm.
Bodycam footage released shows the moment officers opened fire, resulting in the suspect's death.
One officer was slightly injured during the incident but is expected to recover.
The operation was part of efforts by the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce to combat child exploitation.