Homicide — Fairbanks, AK — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

Three law enforcement officers fired their weapons during an officer-involved shooting that killed Brandon Roberts on June 28.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Fairbanks, AK
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (Brandon Roberts)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred in the Bentley Mall parking lot on College Road in Fairbanks, AK.
  • Brandon Roberts was pointing a gun at officers when he was shot.
  • Three officers fired their weapons and hit Roberts 'several times'.
  • A semi-automatic 9 mm pistol was recovered at the scene.
  • Roberts had an active probation warrant out for him stemming from a previous burglary conviction.