A man who rammed police vehicles with his truck, was shot dead by Fairbanks police officers in Fairbanks. The man, who’s name has not been released, had outstanding felony arrest warrants — according to Alaska State Troopers.
Trooper Lieutenant Brian Wassmann said officers tried to stop the man Thursday afternoon on the Old Richardson Highway.
“The suspect failed to stop, and then led the Alaska State Troopers on a pursuit which went down the Richardson Highway towards North Pole,” Wasserman said. “Witnesses reported to the State Troopers that the suspect fired a gun at pursuing Troopers.”
Lieutenant Wassmann said Fairbanks Police, deployed spike strips that deflated the tires on the suspect’s truck.
Wassmann said that didn’t stop the man who then pulled onto a Mitchell Expressway on-ramp.
”Where he encountered Fairbanks police officers and Alaska State Troopers, the suspect proceeded to ram an occupied Fairbanks Police Department vehicle and an Alaska State Trooper Vehicle,” Wasserman said. “Fairbanks Police officers then discharged their weapons, hitting the suspect and injuring him.”
Wassmann said officers provided first aid and the suspect was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the shooting.