UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2024, 2:44 AM

At 10:46 PM on Nov. 25, 2024, officers assigned to Swing and Mid-shift Patrols responded to the University Lake Park area in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned that multiple shots were fired near the trail system. One person self-admitted to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

Patrol officers began to search University Lake Park and adjacent trails on foot and utilized drones. At approximately 12:17 AM on Nov. 26, APD Special Operations responded to assist with the search. The APD Special Ops work unit includes the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT), the Technical Support Unit (TSU), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and the Mobile Intervention Team (MIT).

No arrest has been made at this time. Officers have broken down the perimeter and detectives will continue to process the scene.

Anyone with surveillance footage of the area, or other information regarding this investigation who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to call APD Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (option #0). To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

APD Case: 24-36755

UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2024, 12:23 AM

At 10:46 PM on Nov. 25, 2024, officers assigned to Patrol responded to the University Lake Park area in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned that several shots were fired near the trail system. 

APD Special Operations has responded to the scene. That work unit includes the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT), the Technical Support Unit (TSU), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), and/or the Mobile Intervention Team (MIT). Depending on the actions of the suspect, our response may require using a variety of tactics and tools including the use of a drone. This could also involve the deploying of chemical agents; nearby citizens with respiratory illnesses/sensitivities should remain inside and make sure doors and windows are closed.

Please follow officers’ instructions if you are in the area to include evacuation of your home if necessary. If you do not need to be in the vicinity, avoid it and seek alternative routes until further notice.

There are currently no road closures. We ask both the public and the media to refrain from posting/publishing photos and/or video of the scene until the situation is over. Showing tactical positions and movements in these types of situations can put the public and officers’ safety at risk.

We appreciate the community's cooperation and understanding during our response, and we will keep you informed of any new developments.

ORIGINAL

Police Presence: Location; University Lake Dog Park area

There is a large police presence around the University Lake Dog Park for an ongoing investigation.

Please avoid the area. If you must be in the area, please follow officer instructions. Thank you for your cooperation.

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