Man with rifle fatally shot by trooper in US Alaska

0 Comment(s)Print E-mail Xinhua, October 31, 2023
Adjust font size:

An Alaska state trooper shot and killed a 21-year-old man who was seen holding an AK-style rifle outside a motel in Tok of the U.S. state of Alaska early Monday morning, according to officials.

Guests at the motel called 911 early in the morning to report a man trying to break into their room, Alaska state troopers said.

A Tok-based trooper responded to the area. "Due to the adult male's actions, the trooper shot the adult male with their handgun," the troopers noted.

The man died at the scene. No one else was injured, according to the troopers.

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation responded to the shooting and the deceased was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. Investigation will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions, the troopers said.

Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.
ChinaNews App Download
Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Enter the words you see:   
    Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter