Dash Camera Video Shows Anchorage Police Officers Fatally Shooting Man
A dash camera video has been released showing two Anchorage police officers fatally shooting a man who was armed with a knife. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2019, in the parking lot of a midtown Anchorage gas station.
The Shooting
According to the Anchorage Police Department, officers responded to a report of a man with a knife at the gas station. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man, identified as 24-year-old Joshua K. Feast, with a knife in his hand. The officers repeatedly ordered Feast to drop the knife, but he did not comply.
The dash camera video shows Feast walking towards the officers with the knife in his hand. The officers then fire several shots at Feast, who falls to the ground. Feast was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Investigation
The Anchorage Police Department has launched an investigation into the shooting. The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure in such cases.
The investigation will focus on whether or not the officers' use of deadly force was justified. The dash camera video will likely play a key role in the investigation.
Community Reaction
The shooting has sparked outrage in the Anchorage community, with many people questioning whether the officers' use of deadly force was necessary. A vigil was held for Feast on Monday evening, with dozens of people in attendance.
Others have come forward to defend the officers, saying that they were simply doing their job and trying to protect the community.
Conclusion
The shooting of Joshua K. Feast by Anchorage police officers is a tragic incident that will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the community. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether or not the officers' use of deadly force was justified.
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, it is clear that more needs to be done to address the issue of police violence in our communities. We must work to create a system that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all citizens, while also holding law enforcement accountable for their actions.
