A Wasilla man, Brett George, 34, is shot and killed by police after he allegedly fired an assault rifle at an officer’s vehicle during a domestic disturbance incident on Sunday night. The confrontation escalated after George threatened two relatives and equipped himself with body armor before fleeing the scene, prompting a police pursuit.
During the pursuit, George exited his vehicle at a major intersection and discharged his weapon towards the officers, who returned fire, fatally striking him. This incident raises significant public safety concerns, prompting investigations from both the Alaska Bureau of Investigation and the Office of Special Prosecutions to assess the shooting and its circumstances.
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