Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On October 27, 2026, at 1:27 am, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of two deceased individuals inside a residence in Kotlik. The individuals were identified as 43-year-old Bethel resident Kenneth Andrew and 35-year-old Emmonak resident Kayla Hendrickson. Troopers responded to the scene with a local VPO. Investigation indicates that Andrew killed Hendrickson before fatally shooting himself. Next of kin have been notified and the remains of the deceased are being transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.