Alaska Trooper Shooting: Phillips Conviction & Escape | Anchorage News

A tense standoff unfolded near Whittier when Alaska State Troopers fatally shot Philip Phillips, a 58-year-old Wasilla man convicted in absentia of sexually abusing a minor. After fleeing town post-jury selection, Phillips was declared a fugitive, and his trial proceeded without him. When troopers boarded his boat, he resisted violently—donning a ballistic vest, grabbing a gas mask, and pulling out a firearm. Officers returned fire, killing him. The troopers are on administrative leave as the Alaska Bureau of Investigation investigates whether lethal force was justified. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3396c4828c1da7ba