The 34th and 35th Officers to die in the line of duty this year.
Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson
Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 44
Tour: 23 years
Badge # 144
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/1/2014
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: In custody
Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Richwere shot and killed while investigating reports that a person had brandished a firearm in the village of Tanana several days earlier.
Both troopers had gone to a home on Front Street to speak to the suspect. Atsome point during the investigation both troopers were fatally shot inside ofthe home.
One subject was taken into custody following the incident.
Sergeant Johnson had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 20 years and had previously served with the North Slope Borough Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and siblings.
Trooper Gabriel Rich
AlaskaState Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: 7 years,6 months
Badge # 46
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/1/2014
Weapon: Gun;Unknown type
Suspect: Incustody
TrooperRich had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 3-1/2 years and had previously served with the North Pole Police Department for four years. He is survived by his two sons, fiancé, and parents.
Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson
Alaska State Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 44
Tour: 23 years
Badge # 144
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/1/2014
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: In custody
Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Richwere shot and killed while investigating reports that a person had brandished a firearm in the village of Tanana several days earlier.
Both troopers had gone to a home on Front Street to speak to the suspect. Atsome point during the investigation both troopers were fatally shot inside ofthe home.
One subject was taken into custody following the incident.
Sergeant Johnson had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 20 years and had previously served with the North Slope Borough Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and siblings.
Trooper Gabriel Rich
AlaskaState Troopers, Alaska
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: 7 years,6 months
Badge # 46
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/1/2014
Weapon: Gun;Unknown type
Suspect: Incustody
TrooperRich had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 3-1/2 years and had previously served with the North Pole Police Department for four years. He is survived by his two sons, fiancé, and parents.
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