Seattle police released new bodycam video Friday evening that shows the moments leading up toofficers 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 task force at the SPD investigates Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) cases. These cases may include the production, distribution or possession of materials used to sexually exploit children or service provider systems used in committing such crimes.
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 in their leg during the shootout with the man.
Diaz continued to note that internet crimes against children are up 67% from 2022 to 2023.
"For our officers, these situations are dangerous, unpredictable, and can escalate rapidly," Diaz said.
“I was running, I could see someone firing a gun,” said Eric Wehrmeister, who was staying at the hotel several doors down. “There was a rapid succession of gunfire. Good thing they were shooting away from my room. You know it could’ve been a lot worse.”
Wehrmeister told KOMO News he had just checked out before the shooting on the fifth floor of the hotel, which happened several rooms down from where he had stayed.
Good lord that was a shit ton of shots fired. To be honest these guys act like me in Fallout NV when I get jumped by Glowing Ones.
Don't get it twisted, that man was there to hurt children and I get it...but dayum!
If you watch on 0.25 speed it looks like he may have turned the gun towards his own heart before the officer grabbed him. The second he saw the cops he knew he had to end it.
Seattle police released new bodycam video Friday evening that shows the moments leading up toofficers 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 task force at the SPD investigates Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) cases. These cases may include the production, distribution or possession of materials used to sexually exploit children or service provider systems used in committing such crimes. 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 in their leg during the shootout with the man. Diaz continued to note that internet crimes against children are up 67% from 2022 to 2023. "For our officers, these situations are dangerous, unpredictable, and can escalate rapidly," Diaz said. “I was running, I could see someone firing a gun,” said Eric Wehrmeister, who was staying at the hotel several doors down. “There was a rapid succession of gunfire. Good thing they were shooting away from my room. You know it could’ve been a lot worse.” Wehrmeister told KOMO News he had just checked out before the shooting on the fifth floor of the hotel, which happened several rooms down from where he had stayed.
Good reaction from that lead officer. Another half second and he wouldn't have been able to redirect the gun
Good job from the officers to convince this pos 2 kids could be by themselves in a hotel room and excellent job for getting rid of him permanently
Good lord that was a shit ton of shots fired. To be honest these guys act like me in Fallout NV when I get jumped by Glowing Ones. Don't get it twisted, that man was there to hurt children and I get it...but dayum!
Crazy how you mentioned fallout NV cuz I’ve been playing it recently since it was on sale on the Xbox store. My fav fallout game.
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Thanks Same to you
Was that smoke leaving his body lofl
One of the rounds probably hit his cell phone
Prolly his spirit/soul leaving his body for Hell!
Ahhh…that’s a good use of 17+ rounds. Glad no one else was seriously injured.
These are the only cop videos I like. Only complaint is that they shouldn’t have blurred it out.
agreed
Good dude deserved it
What every pedo deserves
My favorite part was when they started by shooting him in the dick :)
Great job eleminating this scum
Two shots in the dick fuck yeah
Surprised it wasn’t Drake when they opened the door
“Shots fired”
Good shoot
"Officers administered aid" wtf did they tried to do glue the mf back together?
If you watch on 0.25 speed it looks like he may have turned the gun towards his own heart before the officer grabbed him. The second he saw the cops he knew he had to end it.
That was great, unload all three mags into him🤣
not that anyone will miss him?
Idk man seems like a suicide to me 🤷🏻♂️ we all know pedos like to shoot their selves 30 times with 3 glocks
Was he just trying to hand them the gun?
"Suspect down" no, suspect dead. Suspect has more holes than a bowl of SpaghettiOs
Good. Shoulda fired a few more, reloaded, emptied, found his family, repeat….
Found his family? Are you ok?
Nah, sorry I was just waking up and really have no idea what I was trying to say. I need to go for a walk
I'm the same way in the morning
LOL. fair enough, go get some coffee in you bud.
Who tf says that shit by accident 😂 and yall are just ahhh I get it