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Updated: Talkeetna Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, One Critically Injured

The Alaska State Troopers report that a shooting in Talkeetna has left one man dead and another in critical condition. According to the Alaska State Trooper spokeswoman Beth Ipsen, an

The Alaska State Troopers report that a shooting in Talkeetna has left one man dead and another in critical condition.

According to the Alaska State Trooper spokeswoman Beth Ipsen, an unidentified man called 911 and told the operator that he had killed someone just before 1:00 am on Saturday.

Troopers used information from the caller’s cellular provider to locate the scene of the incident several hours later.  According to the report, two men were at the scene and had suffered apparent gunshot wounds.  One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was flown to Anchorage, where is listed in critical condition. Beth Ipsen says there is not currently any indication that anyone other than the two men found at the scene was involved in the incident.

Troopers are attempting to contact next of kin forth both subjects, and no information on the identity of either man has been released.  The Alaska Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.

This is an ongoing story, and KTNA will provide updates as they become available.

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