Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On November 10, 2026, the Wasilla Police Department requested that the Alaska Bureau of Investigation conduct an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 3:38 pm.

A preliminary investigation determined that at around 3:33 pm officers from the Wasilla Police Department were contacting an individual in a parking lot at 675 Parks Highway in Wasilla. During the contact, the adult male suspect fled on foot and then brandished a firearm and pointed it at officers. Multiple WPD officers fired at the man, striking him. The firearm was secured, and medical aid was provided to the man. The man was then taken to a Mat-Su area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The man is expected to be criminally charged once he has been medically cleared. The man's name will be released once he has been charged. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

The officers who discharged their firearms have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with WPD policy. Their names will be released in 72 hours.

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Once their investigation has been completed, it will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.