Fairbanks Trooper Shoots Dead Driver | Anchorage News

Early Tuesday morning in Fairbanks, Alaska, a state trooper fatally shot a man during a high-stakes chase that erupted after a routine equipment stop turned violent. The driver, alone in his vehicle, allegedly charged toward the trooper standing outside his patrol car — prompting the officer to fire. The trooper remained unharmed, but the suspect died at the scene. A handgun was later found at the location, adding complexity to the incident. This marks the second fatal shooting by a Fairbanks trooper in under a week — raising alarms and triggering a full investigation by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, with a final review by the Department of Law. The trooper’s name will be released within 72 hours as authorities work to determine if the use of 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/8a35a7aa845c4402