Officer-involved shooting in Wasilla leaves one hospitalized

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A person was injured in an officer-involved shooting near a Wendy’s in Wasilla, according to the Wasilla Police Department.

Officers with the police department were conducting a drug investigation in the area of Wendy’s when the shooting occurred, according to a WPD spokesperson.

The suspect was transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries, according to police. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI) has been requested to take over the case.

Following Wasilla Police Department policy, the police officer’s name will be released after 72 hours.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more is known.

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