Homicide — Dillingham, AK — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A man was hit on the head with an anchor during an altercation at a fishing site near the Igushik River.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Dillingham, AK
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 38
  • Victim(s): 1 (35-year-old Cody Ayojiak)
  • Status: arrested and charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on June 26 at a fishing site near the Igushik River.
  • Cody was hit on the head with an anchor by his relative, Henry Ayojiak.
  • Cody received medical care at two separate hospitals in Dillingham and Anchorage but died on July 4.
  • Henry Ayojiak was indicted on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges five days after the incident.
  • He was arrested on Wednesday and taken to Dillingham Jail.