Update on 5/20/23:

25-year-old Justin T. Jackson was remanded at the Anchorage Jail on the felony charge of Assault I. 

Update on 5/19/23 at 6:05 PM:

At 4:54PM on May 19, 2023, Anchorage Police responded to the 3100-block of W 30th Avenue regarding a shooting. Initial indications are that a group of people were in an altercation outside when one of them pulled out a gun and discharged it.

 Two people have been taken into custody. The adult male victim is being treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower body.

 Police believe they have made contact with everyone involved; the reason for the shooting is still under investigation.

 The intersection has reopened. Thank you for your patience while police worked the scene.

Original on 5/19/23 at 5:20 PM:

There is a large police presence around W 30th Avenue and Turnagain Street for a shooting investigation.

The intersection of W 30th Avenue and Turnagain Street is currently closed.

Please avoid the area and follow the officers’ instructions if you need to be in the vicinity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Depending on the situation, our response may require using a variety of tactics and tools, to include the drone.

Police believe they have contacted everyone involved to include the shooter; there is no concern for public safety.

APD Case: 23-16237