Man killed by APD officer in February did not fire weapon, contrary to initial police reports

A state review has determined an Anchorage officer who fatally shot a man waving and pointing a gun in Tudor Road traffic will not face criminal charges.

The review also found the man — 33-year-old Francis Rochon — did not fire his weapon at the officer before he was shot, contradicting initial police reports that indicated he might have.

The state Office of Special Prosecutions found the shooting by Officer Isaac Kimball to be legally justified to defend himself and others, according to a review letter released by the state Department of Law last week…

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