A Fairbanks Police sergeant who was shot in the line of duty last week died Friday after complications from surgery, the department said.
Alaska Officer Dies of Complications from Oct. 16 Shooting
Brandt, an 11-year veteran, pulled over to talk to a man walking on a street early on Oct. 16. Authorities say Anthony G. Jenkins-Alexie shot the officer five times, stole his gun and took off for a few blocks in the police cruiser.
October 30, 2016
Sgt. Allen Brandt (Photo: Fairbanks PD)
“Fairbanks lost a hero today,” Deputy Chief Brad Johnson said at a press briefing that was broadcast live on Facebook. “I’m sorry to have to let you know that earlier this afternoon Sgt. Allen Brandt lost the fight.”
Brandt, an 11-year veteran, pulled over to talk to a man walking on a street early on Oct. 16. Authorities say Anthony G. Jenkins-Alexie shot the officer five times, stole his gun and took off for a few blocks in the police cruiser.
Jenkins-Alexie was charged with attempted murder and other counts. Online court records show Jenkins-Alexie is represented by the state Public Defender Agency, which declined to say earlier Friday which attorney is representing him, CBS News reports.