Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On June 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of an unresponsive adult male at a fishing site near the Igushik River. The adult male was initially medevaced to a Dillingham area hospital and eventually to an Anchorage area hospital, and Troopers responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man's injuries. Troopers determined that 38-year-old Manokotak resident Henry Ayojiak had struck 35-year-old Manokotak resident Cody Ayojiak in the head with an anchor during an altercation between the two men. Despite higher-level medical care, Cody was declared deceased in Anchorage on July 4, 2026. On July 9, Henry was indicted on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Manslaughter. Henry was arrested on July 15, 2026, and remanded to Dillingham Jail.  Next of kin have been notified.