Homicide Investigation on the 9400-block of Brayton Drive

Update on 7/3/23:

The victim has been identified as 88-year-old Francisco Martin JR.  Next-of-kin notification procedures have been completed.

Update on 7/2/23:

Initial indications are that 33-year-old Phillip M.  Barger forced entry into his neighbor’s residence and physically assaulted both the adult male and adult female who lived there.  Both victims were transported to the hospital.  The adult male succumbed to his injuries.  The adult female suffered minor injuries.

Prior to officer arrival, the suspect fled on foot.  He was located by responding officers on the 9700-block of Vanguard Drive; he was taken into custody at 10:32 PM without incident.  After being transported to the Anchorage Police Department for questioning by detectives, he was remanded at the Anchorage Jail on the charges of Murder II, Burglary, Manslaughter, and Assault IV.

The motive behind the suspect’s actions is still under investigation.

Original on 7/1/23:

At 9:07 PM on July 1, 2023, Anchorage Police responded to a residence on the 9400-block of Brayton Drive regarding an assault.  An adult male victim was located inside the home.  He was transported by AFD Medics to a hospital where he was declared deceased a short time later.

A suspect has been detained and is being questioned by detectives at the Anchorage Police Department.

The Crime Scene Team will be responding to the scene for processing.  There will be a continued police presence in the area while that occurs.

APD Case 23-21056