Crime
Reports of shooting at Walmart in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK — Authorities are investigating a reported shooting at the Walmart located at 3101 A Street in Anchorage.
According to preliminary reports from Samdesk and local law enforcement, multiple gunshots were fired inside the store, prompting a large-scale police response.
Officers armed with long guns entered the building to clear the area and ensure the safety of customers and employees.
The entire store was evacuated as officers and investigators began working to confirm the identity of the alleged shooter and determine whether there are any victims.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing several shots, followed by people running for cover as police arrived.
At least one individual was seen being transported on a stretcher by emergency medical personnel, though the extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Anchorage Police have secured the perimeter around the Walmart and are urging residents to avoid the area while the investigation remains active.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Further updates will be provided by Anchorage Police as more information becomes available.
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Daniel Gracia, 12, died after a truck struck his bicycle in Rockford on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026. Police have charged the truck driver, 61-year-old Brian Knittel, in connection with the fatal crash.
Rockford police responded to the 900 block of 11th Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers arrived after receiving reports of a collision involving a truck and a young bicyclist.
Gracia suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Authorities have not provided further details about how the collision occurred.
Knittel, a Rockford resident, faces several charges related to the incident. These include reckless homicide, aggravated driving under the influence of drugs, two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, and additional traffic offenses.
Following his arrest, authorities took Knittel to the Winnebago County Jail.
During Knittel’s initial court appearance, a judge granted the state’s request to deny him pretrial release. He is scheduled to return to court on December 17, 2026.
The case remains pending as the legal process continues. The charges represent allegations, and Knittel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.