Body Cam Shows Man Pointing Gun Before Shooting | Anchorage News

A chilling body camera image shows Brandon Roberts pointing a gun at officers moments before he was fatally shot in the Bentley Mall parking lot — sparking public debate and renewed scrutiny as authorities release visuals ahead of full footage. The shooting, which involved two Fairbanks officers and an Alaska State Trooper, followed a high-stakes chase after Roberts, who had an active warrant for burglary and allegedly was carrying a firearm illegally. The department has named the officers: Trooper Julien Dreher and Fairbanks officers Matthew Pugh and Gregory Stratman — all relatively new to the force. Amid viral footage and mounting questions, Fairbanks mayor offers condolences to Roberts’ family and the officers, while emphasizing the investigation remains ongoing. 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/f80e8cff58278df0