AK trooper shot nearby

[GJM]

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crim...documents-say/

Snippet:

“Trp. Brueggeman quickened pace to catch up to Herrick,” the affidavit said.

Herrick then pulled out a handgun and began firing toward Brueggeman, Cronin wrote. Brueggeman was hit several times in his ballistic vest and in the upper left arm, which caused significant injury and bleeding, the affidavit said.

Five spent .45-caliber casings found on the south side of the building were suspected to have been fired by Herrick, along with one spent .40-caliber casing believed to be from the trooper’s weapon, according to the affidavit. One additional spent casing was in Brueggeman’s handgun, Cronin wrote.

“Trp. Brueggeman reported experiencing a malfunction of his duty weapon during the exchange of gunfire,” the affidavit said.

[Rex G]

Prayers for the Trooper’s recovery.

[Lon]

From some of the stuff I’ve seen heard about ASP, I wonder how they walk around with balls that big.

Hope he recovers quick.

[jnc36rcpd]

Media reports the Trooper had a malfunction with his pistol, though shell casings suggest he got at least one shot off. Of course, even as hard-trained as AST is and how reliable Glocks generally are, it's fully possible an arm wound and additional hits to the SBA might have induced a malfunction.

[blues]

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[Dave Williams]

Hopefully we'll learn the full details.

[GJM]

Hopefully we'll learn the full details.

Anchorage evening TV news reporting the Trooper's weapon malfunctioned after firing one shot. No detail beyond that, but it definitely is in the news.

[Dave Williams]

From the story:

" has been with the troopers for six months but has 32 years of law enforcement service Outside, troopers said in a statement."

This is really something.

[Lon]

From the story:

" has been with the troopers for six months but has 32 years of law enforcement service Outside, troopers said in a statement."

This is really something.

No kidding. Gives new meaning to the term “retirement gig”. Last I heard they’re paying a decent hiring bonus to get people to come work for them.

[GJM]

No kidding. Gives new meaning to the term “retirement gig”. Last I heard they’re paying a decent hiring bonus to get people to come work for them.

Almost every business is having difficulty recruiting, so it is no surprise the AK Troopers are as well.