Fairbanks Trooper Shooting Under Review | Anchorage News

At 3 a.m. near Fairbanks, a trooper attempted to pull over a sedan that refused to stop, leading to a high-speed chase ending with the driver veering toward the officer—prompting a fatal shot. The driver died at the hospital; the trooper, outside his vehicle, is on administrative leave while the Alaska Bureau of Investigation investigates. This marks the second fatal trooper-involved shooting in Fairbanks in under two weeks, reigniting debate over protocol and training as a review board prepares to assess procedures. Both parties remain unnamed pending family notification. 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/d23cf006b4bd3822