A shooting at a Point Hope home led to two deaths and two badly injured.
Published: Feb. 28, 2024 at 2:37 PM AKSTFAIRBANKS, Alaska - North Slope Police Officers responded to gunfire and a shooting at a home in the Alaska Native village of Point Hope Sunday evening.
16-year-old Guy Nashookpuk had allegedly opened gunfire in the home killing two and leaving two others badly hurt. A witness told police they saw the suspect enter the home with a handgun and leave on his four-wheeler. The teenager’s father turned him into the police minutes later saying his son was responsible. No motive has been revealed at this time.
Guy Nashookpuk has been charged with murder and will be tried as an adult for two counts of murder in the first-degree and two counts of attempted murder. His bail has been set at $1 million and a preliminary hearing is set for March 8.The North Slope Borough Mayor, Josiah A. Patkotak, expressed sympathy to those afflicted and the community.
“First and foremost, our hearts go out to the families and friends of those affected. In these moments we stand together, offering our support and condolences to all impacted by this tragedy,” said the Borough Mayor in a press release, also assuring the public that there is “no ongoing risk” to the village of Point Slope.“Rose and I are devastated by the tragic shooting that occurred in Point Hope. Our hearts ache for the families and residents affected by this senseless act.
Point Hope is a small whaling village by the Chukchi Sea with a population of about 674 people. The tight knit community is small, but not immune to violent crime. In May of last year, a man fired upon people and buildings. The altercation ended when a police officer shot and killed the man after he refused to drop his weapon.
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