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Coverage dated November 5, 2026

Anchorage police chief details chaotic leadup to officer’s fatal shooting of armed burglary suspect

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

Rodrigo Gonzalez wrestled with one officer and shot himself in the leg before another officer shot him last week, police Chief Sean Case said Thursday.

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  1. KBRW

    Burglary suspect fatally shot by Anchorage police had stolen hundreds of apartment keys, officials say (opens KBRW)

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    Rodrigo Gonzalez, 33, fired a handgun during a struggle with an officer before a second officer fatally shot him on Oct. 29, according to the city’s police chief.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Anchorage police chief details chaotic leadup to officer’s fatal shooting of armed burglary suspect (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Rodrigo Gonzalez wrestled with one officer and shot himself in the leg before another officer shot him last week, police Chief Sean Case said Thursday.