Officer Involved Shooting Investigation: 1900 Block of E 37th Avenue

Updated on 9/17/2026:

On September 13, 2026, at approximately 12:12 p.m., APD officers responded to the area of 22nd Avenue and Glacier Street to contact a victim whose vehicle had been taken at gunpoint. The suspect vehicle was later located at a residence at the 1900 block of E. 37th Avenue.

While officers were securing the residence at the 1900 block of E. 37th Avenue, an adult male exited at approximately 7:53 p.m. Officers gave commands to the suspect, but he did not comply and returned inside the residence.

A few minutes later, he exited the residence a second time and continued walking toward officers despite repeated commands to stop. The suspect then produced a handgun and pointed it at officers. Four APD officers identified as Thomas Harrison, Michael Montgomery, Michael Burns and Shane O’Quinn fired their weapons, striking the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After the OIS, a SWAT callout was initiated. SWAT stayed on scene for several hours and used a variey of tactics, including drones, to safely clear the residence.

The state’s Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP) will review the officers’ use of force and determine whether it was justified. Once that has been completed, APD Internal Affairs will review the officers’ actions to confirm whether there was any violation of policy. As per APD practice, the officers will be placed on administrative leave. Once OSP has completed their investigation, their findings will be available for the public to review.

Press Conference #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8TDXvdqHiE

The Anchorage Police Department will hold a second news conference with additional details. A recorded version of that press conference will be posted here.

Original Posted on 9/13/2026:

The Anchorage Police Department is investigating an Officer Involved Shooting at the 1900 Block of E. 37th Avenue. More information will be forthcoming.

APD Case 26-24190