Two APD Officers Struck, Suspect Killed at Walmart in Anchorage – Alaska Native News

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Walmart at 8900 Old Seward Highway
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Incident type
Shooting, Assault

Summary

Shooting Anchorage Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska: Three Anchorage Police Department officers responded to a theft in progress at the Walmart at 8900 Old Seward Highway shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. As one officer attempted to handcuff the suspect, a struggle broke out and the suspect attempted to flee, then fired a concealed handgun at officers, striking one APD officer twice in the lower body. The officer returned fire, killing the suspect, who was declared deceased at the scene. The officer who fired was placed on four days of administrative leave pending an Internal Affairs review.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unidentified male suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

Two APD Officers Struck, Suspect Killed at Walmart in Anchorage – Alaska Native News

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