Homicide; 8900-block Dewberry Street

Update:
The suspect was taken into custody by the Investigative Support Unit (ISU) and is now being questioned by detectives.

Thank you to the alert citizen who called in the tip that led to the capture of this dangerous criminal.

Update 4/6 4:15 p.m.:
Detectives believe Samson Costigan is traveling between Anchorage and the Matanuska Susitna Borough hiding from authorities.

Again, Costigan is considered armed and dangerous. Do NOT approach him.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers 907-561-STOP.

Update 3/19:
A warrant for Murder 1 has been issued for the arrest of Samson Costigan (39 years old).

He is a suspect in this investigation.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect.

Costigan is considered armed and dangerous. Do NOT approach him.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers 907-561-STOP.

Update 3/19/18 12:32p.m.:
Next of kin notification has been made.
The victim has been identified as Jacob Stough (28 years old).

Update 3/17/17 9:45a.m.:
Detectives have changed this to a homicide investigation. The victim was shot in the upper body. They believe this was a targeted and drug-related crime.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including surveillance video in and around the area, is asked to call Dispatch at 907-786-8900 or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 907-561-STOP.

Update 3/17/18 3:30 a.m.:
Officer are no longer on the scene of a death investigation in the 8900 block of Dewberry Street.

Update 3/16/18 11:45 p.m.:
Detectives are investigating a death of an adult male found inside a dark colored sedan. The vehicle was suspiciously parked in the middle of Dewberry Street blocking traffic. When residents approached the vehicle, they discovered the body and called 911 shortly after 7 p.m.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including surveillance video, is asked to call Dispatch at 907-786-8900 or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 907-561-STOP.

Original:
Officers are on the scene of a death investigation in the 8900 block of Dewberry Street.

Please avoid the area of Dewberry Street between Chaparral Circle and Dimond Blvd.

APD Case: 18-11034

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