An East Anchorage shooting early Sunday morning left one injured, according to the Anchorage Police Department. They also noted lack of cooperation from the victim and witnesses at the scene have made the investigation difficult.
Multiple callers reported the shooting around 2 a.m., police said in a statement. Shortly after police responded to the area where the shots were reported, a local hospital notified them a gunshot victim had walked in to the emergency room.
The male suffered a single gunshot wound to his torso, according to police. Police tried to interview the male, who gave them information to connect him to the shooting but was “otherwise completely uncooperative.” Police arrested him on two unrelated warrants after he was released from the hospital.
Police found the scene of the shooting at a home on the 2600 block of Havitur Way. While witnesses at the scene were uncooperative, police were able to determine the shooting occurred outside, with at least one shot striking the house.
“Evidence shows there was a gathering of people at the home and some type of disagreement occurred,” police said. “At least three different weapons were fired multiple times outside of the residence.”
Police said they recovered a stolen vehicle from the scene.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact police at 786-8900. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers by calling 561-STOP (7867).
