Tuesday night shooting investigation on N Hoyt between Thompson and Peterkin; witnesses being sought

At 5:57 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Anchorage Police responded to the 300-block of N Hoyt Street regarding a person who had been shot.  Upon arrival officers were flagged down by several citizens who were standing next to the adult male victim.  The victim was lying down outside; he had a gunshot wound to the lower body.  Officers provided first aid until medics arrived; the victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of the non-life-threatening wound.

Initial indications are that the victim and the suspect had a brief altercation outside after which the suspect produced a handgun and fired at the victim. 

There have been no arrests and there is no suspect description available for release. The motive for the shooting, and whether the victim and suspect were acquainted, are still under investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this crime, to include surveillance footage, is asked to call Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”).  To provide information anonymously, you may do so online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

 APD Case 22-29089