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Thomas Bean

Gender : Male

Age : 36

Race : White

Date : 05/12/2025

Location : Washington Drive

City : Fairbanks

County : Fairbanks North Star

State : Alaska

Agency : Fairbanks Police Department, Alaska State Troopers

Officer(s) :Sgt. Brent Hatch, Zachary Chicoine, Peter Testa, Chris Conrad, Nathan Jackson, James Kuplack, Michael Sullivan

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thomas Bean, 36, was killed by police after firing a semi-automatic rifle at responding officers during a domestic disturbance call on Washington Drive. Police say Bean had already shot and killed 29-year-old Jesse Bidgood, who was dating Bean’s sister, prior to their arrival. Seven officers from Fairbanks Police and Alaska State Troopers returned fire after Bean shot at patrol vehicles. Two officers sustained minor shrapnel injuries. All involved officers were placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
2 fatalities, 2 officers injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/13/fairbanks-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2025/05/13/fairbanks-man-killed-by-law-enforcement-officers-following-exchange-of-gunfire/
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/16/7-officers-named-deadly-fairbanks-police-shootout/