Man fatally shoots person trying to break into his SeaTac apartment, deputies say

SEATAC, Wash. - Deputies are investigating after a man shot and killed a person trying to break into his apartment in SeaTac. 

The shooting happened at about 4:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 16700 block on 31st Avenue South. 

Investigators said the man reported that someone was trying to break into his apartment and shot at the person. 

Deputies said the person was struck and taken to the hospital. He later died from his injuries.  

According to the King County Sheriff's Office, it does not appear the resident and the suspect knew each other. 

The investigation remains ongoing.