A man who is accused of shooting two police officers was arrested after a two-day standoff in Hoonah, the largest Tlingit village in Alaska.
John Marvin Jr., 45, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. Authorities say he ambushed Sergeant Anthony Wallace, 32, and Officer Matthew Tokuoka, 39, on Saturday night in the village.
The incident leaves the village with only one officer. Support is being sent from other communities.
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