A man who barricaded himself inside a home in the village of Selawik on Monday has been taken into custody, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody at 2:30 p.m., AST spokeswoman Megan Peters says.
The identity of the deceased found outside the home has not been determined.
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A man has barricaded himself inside a residence in the northwest Alaska village of Selawik.
Early Monday morning, Kotzebue Alaska State Troopers received a report that a man was shooting a firearm in the village. The Selawik Village Police Officer told AST that the suspect barricaded himself inside a residence, according to an online dispatch.
The officer also told troopers that one person was found dead outside of the residence.
Four troopers have flown to the village. It is unknown at this time if anyone else is inside the residence with the suspect.
Selawik community members are advised to stay clear of the scene, as troopers try to “peacefully resolve the situation.”
The incident is developing, AST says. Once the situation is resolved, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation will further investigate the cause and other circumstances.
Please check back for updates on this developing story.
