As Alaska State Troopers in north Fairbanks were attempting to serve a felony arrest warrant at 4 am on Saturday, one person — the suspect — was shot to death and a Trooper was injured by gunfire, Troopers announced today.
The details of the shooting were not released but the Trooper involved in the shooting was admitted to the hospital and later released, Must Read Alaska has learned. He is expected to make a full recovery.
A media availability is scheduled for this afternoon in Fairbanks. Names of troopers involved in shootings are released after three days.
This story will be updated; check back later.
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Suzanne Downing founded Must Read Alaska and served as its editor for many years. Her prolific writing spans nearly every topic meaningful to Alaskans. Before founding Must Read Alaska, she served as editor of the Juneau Empire and as a speechwriter for Governor Sean Parnell.
