Officer-Involved Shooting Occurs in South Anchorage Parking Lot

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – An officer-involved shooting took place on Thursday afternoon in a parking lot located in south Anchorage, resulting in one person’s death. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Old Seward and Huffman Road, specifically on Industry Way.

While Anchorage police noted a significant presence at the scene, a reporter on-site observed a body covered with a sheet. An official from the Anchorage Police Department (APD) confirmed the shooting and indicated that further details would be provided during a press conference scheduled for 5 p.m. Currently, no road closures have been reported in the vicinity, although part of the parking lot has been cordoned off for the investigation, affecting nearby businesses like Over the Rainbow Toys and Seawolf Physical Therapy. Updates on this developing story will be shared as new information is released.