(Rightallegiance.com) – In a recent investigation, FOX 13 News has disclosed troubling new details about a former Navy serviceman involved in a fatal police shooting during a child sex sting operation in South Seattle. The incident has sparked significant concern, shedding light on the darker aspects of the individual’s past.
The man, identified by the King County Medical Examiner as Bruce Meneley, was fatally shot by Seattle Police when he brandished a firearm during the operation. Law enforcement officials were attempting to arrest him at a local hotel, the DoubleTree on Southcenter Parkway, where he believed he was meeting with children ages 11 and 7. Body camera footage from the scene captured the critical moment when Meneley pulled out a gun as police officers approached him.
Further scrutiny into Meneley’s background reveals a complex and disturbing history. Documents obtained from the U.S. Military indicate that Meneley had a long and significant career in the Navy. Enlisting in 1975, Meneley served until his retirement in 2016, during which he held influential posts in various international locations.
His last assignment was at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, where he served from 2014 to 2016. Notably, shortly after retiring, Meneley
became entangled in legal troubles that starkly contrasted his military service. He was arrested in Kitsap County in a human trafficking sting operation aimed at cracking down on prostitution. The investigation revealed that Meneley was expecting to engage in unprotected sexual activities with a prostitute for a payment of $110. However, he was actually communicating with undercover investigators posing as sex workers.
During his arrest, Meneley confessed to having previous encounters with sex workers, admitting to paying for sexual services at least once in the past year. The investigators also noted that Meneley’s contact details had surfaced in at least two other similar sting operations, although those instances had not led to arrests.
Adding to his troubled post-military life, Meneley disclosed to the investigators that he had previously been arrested in Texas for a similar offense. This arrest occurred in the same state where he was last stationed, highlighting a pattern of criminal behavior that followed his retirement.
The documents and the circumstances of his final confrontation with law enforcement paint a picture of a man who had served his country but later veered into criminal activities that ultimately led to his fatal encounter. This case has prompted discussions about the challenges some veterans might face in transitioning to civilian life and the support systems necessary to prevent such tragic outcomes.
The incident is currently under further investigation as authorities and the community seek to understand the full scope of Meneley’s activities and the factors that led to the deadly outcome of the sting operation. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the complex issues at the intersection of law enforcement, mental health, and the reintegration of veterans into civilian society.