# Officers Cleared in Mall Shooting | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-09-05T09:17:13+00:00
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Three Fairbanks officers and an Alaska State Trooper are cleared of wrongdoing in the June 28 shooting death of Brandon Michael Roberts, after body cam footage showed him pointing a gun at them during a mall pursuit — legally justifying their response. No charges will be filed, as prosecutors found Roberts had an outstanding warrant and a history of carrying a firearm, escalating the situation when he pulled out his weapon despite warnings. The Fairbanks Police Department is now conducting its own internal review, while releasing the graphic footage to provide transparency — a sobering reminder of the daily risks faced by law enforcement. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4bebf20c3678fd4c

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