Alaska

ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Police Department is investigating a homicide following a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday evening in the 2000 block of Fiddlehead Place. According to police, officers responded around 6:51 p.m. on October 17, 2025, and found an adult female with trauma to the upper body. Medics transported the victim to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The Crime Scene Team responded to process the scene, and there will be continued officer presence in the area. Police advised residents to follow officers’ instructions if they need to be nearby. Detectives have contacted all individuals believed to be involved in the incident and are not searching for additional suspects. Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked t...

ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Police Department is investigating a double homicide after two people were found deceased Friday night near 8th Avenue and Cordova Street. According to police, officers responded around 8:21 p.m. on October 17, 2025, and located an adult male and an adult female with trauma to the upper body. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identities will be released once next-of-kin notifications are complete. The Crime Scene Team responded to process the area, and detectives are actively following up on leads. Police stated there is currently no suspect information available. The motive and any relationship between the parties involved remain under investigation. Anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area is urged to...

ANCHORAGE, AK – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early October 18 at the intersection of A Street and E Benson Boulevard. According to the Anchorage Police Department, officers and medics from the Anchorage Fire Department responded around 3:02 a.m. to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian, an adult male, was lying in the roadway when a red Subaru struck him and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died of his injuries. His identity will be released once next-of-kin notification procedures have been completed. A short time later, police located the vehicle and arrested 49-year-old Shalah Reaves. She was booked into the Anchorage Jail on charges of Driving Un...

ANCHORAGE, AK – A large police presence was deployed early Thursday morning following reports of gunfire in the 3400-block of Commercial Drive, prompting school lockdowns and a search for an armed suspect. At approximately 7:29 a.m. on October 16, 2025, Anchorage Police responded to several calls reporting multiple rounds of gunfire in the area. One witness reported seeing an adult male suspect discharge a firearm before fleeing on foot. Officers arrived on scene and began establishing containment. During the search, one officer was reportedly fired upon, triggering the activation of the Anchorage Police Department’s SWAT team. Officers, K9 units, and patrol teams conducted a comprehensive search of nearby homes, streets, and businesses. Clark Middle School was secured and sub...

ANCHORAGE, AK – A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning at a business located at 3500 C Street. Anchorage Police responded to the scene around 10:20 a.m. on October 15, 2025, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics from the Anchorage Fire Department. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Joshua Gibbs, was taken into custody and transported to APD Headquarters for questioning. Detectives later charged Gibbs with second-degree murder, felon in possession, and third-degree assault. He was remanded to the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The motive for the shooting and the relationship betwe...

ANCHORAGE, AK – A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in the area of Richmond Avenue and Taylor Street early October 11, 2025, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:32 a.m. At 12:57 a.m., an adult male with trauma to the upper body was brought to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. The Crime Scene Team processed the scene, and detectives are actively pursuing leads. No suspect information or motive has been released at this time. Anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area is asked to contact Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or (907) 786-8900 (option #0), referencing APD ...

ANCHORAGE, AK – Anchorage Police responded to a welfare check near Mile 97 of the Seward Highway at 5:40 p.m. on October 4, 2025, and discovered a deceased adult male at the scene. Officers located a crashed motorcycle nearby. A preliminary investigation indicates the incident was a single-vehicle crash. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Paulo Faamuli Jr. Next-of-kin notification has been completed. Anchorage Police are continuing to investigate under case number 25-30666.

The Anchorage Police Department has issued an alert regarding a statewide 911 outage. According to APD, residents who need to reach police dispatch should call 3-1-1 (option #1) or (907) 786-8900 until the issue is resolved. If you live outside of Anchorage, you are urged to contact your local non-emergency line. It is not known how long the outage will last.

ANCHORAGE, AK – Anchorage Police are investigating the deaths of an adult male and an adult female found outside at Davis Park, located at 5081 Mountain View Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 3:18 a.m. on September 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they made observations that warranted a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The Crime Scene Team responded to process the scene, and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death for both individuals. Police said there will be a continued presence in the area as the investigation continues, but no road closures are in effect. APD Case: 25-27721