Critical Incident Digital Evidence Release AK23114400 | Tok, Alaska

On October 30, 2023, at 2:35 am, the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call from the occupants of a motel room in Tok stating that a male was attempting to break into the motel room. A Tok-based Trooper responded to the motel and observed an adult male brandishing an AK47 style rifle outside of the motel. Due to the adult male's actions, the Trooper shot the adult male with their handgun. The male has been identified as 21-year-old Northway resident Timothy Thomas; Thomas was declared deceased at the scene. No Troopers or other individuals were injured.

On July 11, 2024, the Alaska Office of Special Prosecution completed their review of the criminal investigation, and determined that the Trooper's lethal use of force was allowed under Alaska law. You can review the decision here.

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