A tragic shooting occurred late Sunday in the small Alaska whaling village of Point Hope, resulting in four people being shot, two of whom were killed. The suspect, a 16-year-old boy, is now in custody. The incident has sparked an outpouring of grief and support from the community and beyond, with Senator Lisa Murkowski expressing her condolences and joining Alaskans in prayer for the affected families and the community. Court documents reveal that the teenager has been charged with the killings and the injuries of two other individuals.
A 16-year-old was charged with killing two people and injuring two others in an Alaska shooting late Sunday, according to court documents. https://t.co/vDgczkU8gr
A 16-year-old was charged with killing two people and injuring two others in an Alaska shooting late Sunday, according to court documents. https://t.co/NAxG92qLyP
My heart is with the families and loved ones who are grieving after this act of terrible violence. I join Alaskans in prayer for the community of Point Hope. https://t.co/Jxtxx7qLZs
π¨πΊπΈ SHOOTING IN POINT HOPE, ALASKA | 4 SHOT and 2 KILLED The suspect is a 16-year-old boy who is now in custody. Source: BNO News https://t.co/IzgF8X2XJd
BREAKING: Four people shot and two killed as 16 year old opens fire at a house in πΊπ² Point Hope, Alaska
A shooting claimed multiple lives in a tiny Alaska whaling village. Here's what to know. https://t.co/TULN8VchEn