# Utqiagvik Man Shot by Police in Early Morning Incident | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-07-24T05:07:01+00:00
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In a heartbreaking early Thursday morning incident in Utqiagvik, 25-year-old Cortez Olemaun Jr. was fatally shot by police during a disturbance involving a rifle. Officers say Olemaun pointed the weapon at them after initially retreating inside, prompting the deadly response. He was hospitalized but died. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation now leads the probe, with the Office of Special Prosecutions to follow. Olemaun’s family has been notified, and his body is with the State Medical Examiner. The officer who fired is on administrative leave as protocol dictates. The case remains under active investigation with more details expected. 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/f5cedf130c4ed95e

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