Teen Charged in Deadly Alaska Village Shooting

A 16-year-old faces murder and attempted murder charges after a tragic incident in Point Hope, Alaska.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder following a shooting in Point Hope, Alaska.
The incident occurred late Sunday in a remote Inupiat whaling village, resulting in two deaths and two serious injuries.
The teenager, who is being tried as an adult, turned himself in to the local police station accompanied by his father.
Local officials and the community have expressed devastation over the event, emphasizing unity and support for healing.
Point Hope is a small community with a rich history, located about 700 miles northwest of Anchorage and 200 miles from Russia.