Homicide — Atmautluak, AK — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A man from Atmautluak has been charged with manslaughter after a man was shot to death in a home on July 1.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Atmautluak, AK
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male, age 36
  • Victim(s): 1 (28-year-old Byron Waska)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • A man from Atmautluak has been charged with manslaughter and other felony charges after a man was shot to death in a home on July 1.
  • The victim, 28-year-old Byron Waska, was found dead in the suspect's home on July 1.
  • The suspect, Levi Beaver, gave differing accounts of the events that led to Waska's death.
  • Beaver initially told investigators that Waska had shot himself, but later recanted and said the gun had accidentally discharged as he was handing it to Waska.
  • Levi Beaver has been charged with felony manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and weapons misconduct.