Officer Down

Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson
Alaska State Troopers
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Age: 45
Tour: 23 years
Badge # 144

Trooper Gabriel Rich
Alaska State Troopers
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 2014
Age: 26
Tour: 7 years, 6 months
Badge # 46

Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich were shot and killed while investigating reports that a person had brandished a firearm in the village of Tanana several days earlier.

Both troopers had gone to a home on Front Street to speak to the suspect. At some point during the investigation both troopers were fatally shot inside of the home.

One subject was taken into custody following the incident.

Sergeant Johnson had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 20 years and had previously served with the North Slope Borough Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and siblings.

Trooper Rich had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 3-1/2 years and had previously served with the North Pole Police Department for four years. He is survived by his two sons, fiance, and parents.

Rest in Peace Gentlemen…We Got The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.