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Brett George

Gender : Male

Age : 34

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/16/2025

Location : Intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive

City : Wasilla

County : Matanuska-Susitna Borough

State : Alaska

Agency : Wasilla Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following domestic disturbance and pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in the Settlers Bay area of Wasilla. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Brett George, allegedly threatened two adult family members with a weapon. As law enforcement officers from the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Wasilla Police Department responded, the family members were able to escape the residence and leave the area. George then donned body armor and an assault rifle, and left the residence in a vehicle. A Wasilla police officer initiated a traffic stop on George's vehicle a short distance away, but George fled, leading to a pursuit. At the intersection of Knik Goose Bay Road and Settlers Bay Drive, George exited his vehicle and fired the assault rifle at the marked Wasilla police car. The Wasilla police officer returned fire, striking George, who was declared deceased at the scene. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and the incident will be independently reviewed by the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://alaskapublic.org/news/public-safety/2025-03-17/wasilla-police-fatally-shoot-man-after-he-fired-assault-rifle-at-officers-vehicle-troopers-say
2. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2025/03/17/wasilla-police-officer-kills-man-who-fired-on-him-troopers-say/
3. https://dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov/Home/DisplayIncident?incidentNumber=AK25024377