New details released in Walmart police shooting that left suspect dead, three officers hurt

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Anchorage police held a press conference on Thursday providing updated information about the officer-involved shooting at a South Anchorage Walmart that left a suspect dead and three officers injured.

The shooting happened the night of June 16 at the Walmart on Old Seward Highway after officers responded to a reported retail theft.

Police have said Walmart staff called 911 at about 10:03 p.m. Tuesday to report a theft. Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said store staff had intercepted a suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Deandrea Robertson, accused of retail theft and had him in custody. The first officer arrived at about 10:17 p.m., according to police…

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