Trooper’s Fatal Chase Ends in Tragedy | Anchorage News

In a tense early morning chase in Fairbanks, Sergeant Brent Hatch, a 18-year veteran of the force, shot and killed 20-year-old Thomas Aquino after a 90-second pursuit that ended on a dead-end street. The incident, which followed a failed traffic stop for equipment issues, has reignited scrutiny over Hatch’s history — including two prior officer-involved shootings. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation is now leading the probe, with the case set to be reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions. This is a deeply troubling event, and the full story is still unfolding. 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/e058e4c3acbf6088