OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: 6000 BLOCK OF DEBARR ROAD

UPDATE, August 28, 2026: The suspect involved in the OIS is identified as Sterling Lucas who is 33 years old. On August 19, 2026, Sterling Lucas was charged with: MISC/WEAPONS 4- FIRING RECKLESSLY.

UPDATE, August 17, 2026:

On August 13th, 2026, at approximately 1:23 pm the Anchorage Police Department responded to the 7000 block of Debarr Road for reports of shots fired. The subject was located at the 6000 block of Debarr Road. Responding APD officers arrived at that location and one officer took position to make contact with the subject. Shortly after, the officer fired his weapon striking the subject. The involved officer is Ofc. Michael Shamblin and has been with the Anchorage Police Department since 2023. Officers immediately began life saving measures. The subject was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed as stable. No APD officers were injured. This is an ongoing investigation and APD will release additional details as they become available.

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

Press Conference on August 13, 2026: WATCH HERE

ORIGINAL: APD is investigating an officer involved shooting in the area of the 6000 Block of Debarr Road. More information will be forthcoming.

APD Case: 26-21355