A CIVIL AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES/AREAS: North Slope, AK; AT 06:22 PM ON AUG 16, 2024 EFFECTIVE UNTIL 06:52 PM AUG 16, 2024. MESSAGE FROM IPAWSWEA.

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This is an informational message from the ICAS Department of Emergency Management. A shooting occurred last evening that resulted in one fatality in Point Hope. The suspect is in custody. There is no remaining threat to Point Hope. Law enforcement will follow up with more details. ,

ICAS Emergency Management message. Suspect in custody. No additional threat to Point Hope.