Homicide; 4600-block E 4th Avenue
Update---11/23/20---10:15 a.m.:
The victim has been identified as Jared Ward (38 years old). Next of kin procedures have been completed. The trauma to his upper body has been determined to be from a gunshot that occurred in the 4600 block of East 4th Avenue.
Detectives are still asking for anyone with information about this investigation, including surveillance footage, please call 3-1-1. To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com.
Original----11/20/20---7:43 p.m.:
On 11/20/20 around 6:30 p.m., officers with the Patrol Division responded to calls of shots fired in the area of Bliss Street and Pine Street.
Officers discovered an adult male deceased with trauma to the upper body.
There will be a large police presence in the area as the investigation continues. Please avoid the area. If you need to be there, please follow officer’s instructions.
If anyone has information about this incident, including surveillance footage, please call 3-1-1. If you'd like to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com
APD Case: 20-36638