At 5:18 AM on January 30, 2023, Anchorage Police responded to the 4000-block of E 8th Avenue regarding a person who had been shot.  Upon arrival, officers located the adult male victim in an alleyway who had a gunshot wound in his lower body.  He was transported to the hospital for treatment; he is expected to survive his injuries.

No arrests have been made.  If you have information regarding this incident, to include surveillance footage of the area, please contact Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”).  To submit an anonymous tip, you may do so online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.  There will be a large police presence in the area while the scene is being worked; there are no road closures. 

While the motive is still under investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no concern for public safety at this time.

APD Case 23-3249