Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Tyler J. May
Gender : Male
Age : 21
Race : White
Date : 06/03/2024
Location : E 19th Avenue and Karluk Street
City : Anchorage
County : Matanuska-Susitna Borough
State : Alaska
Agency : Anchorage Police Department
Officer(s) :Sergeant Jesse Frey, Officer Isaac Kimball, Officer Nicholas Flechsing
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 3, 2024, Anchorage Police Department officers responded to a "shots fired" call at the intersection of E 19th Avenue and Karluk Street. Upon arrival, they located two individuals, Tyler J. May and another man, both in possession of firearms. Officers arrested one of the men without incident. However, May did not drop his weapon when ordered to do so and continued to pose a threat, prompting officers to fire at him. May was struck by gunfire and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
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Bodycam footage from the incident was released, showing the sequence of events leading up to the fatal shooting. The investigation into the shooting was conducted by the Anchorage Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, which reviewed the bodycam footage and other evidence. The case was later transferred to the Office of Special Prosecutions for further investigation.
Last update: November 26, 2024
