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Home » Armed Driver Shoots and Kills Teen Who Pointed CO2 Rifle in Juneau, Alaska

Armed Driver Shoots and Kills Teen Who Pointed CO2 Rifle in Juneau, Alaska

Adam Green By Adam Green February 4, 2025 3 Min Read
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Armed Driver Shoots and Kills Teen Who Pointed CO2 Rifle in Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU, AK — A late-night confrontation between two drivers ended in a fatal shooting when a 24-year-old man shot and killed a 16-year-old who pointed what appeared to be a rifle at him.

According to the Juneau Police Department (JPD), the incident began when the 24-year-old driver of a 2001 GMC Jimmy noticed he was being followed by a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The situation escalated as both vehicles circled the roundabout at Stephen Richards Memorial Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road multiple times. Eventually, the 24-year-old pulled over, and the Jetta pulled up beside him.

The driver of the Jetta, later identified as a 16-year-old male, remained inside his vehicle but was reportedly yelling and appeared to be holding a rifle. When the teen allegedly pointed the weapon at the other driver, the 24-year-old, fearing for his life, drew a pistol and fired, striking the teen. The 24-year-old immediately called 911 and remained at the scene until officers arrived.

Police later determined that the weapon in the teen’s possession was a pellet/BB-style CO2 rifle. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an initial investigation, the 24-year-old shooter was released by authorities. JPD has confirmed that the two individuals did not know each other prior to the incident.

Self-Defense Considerations

This case highlights the complexity of self-defense situations, particularly when the perceived threat turns out to be a non-lethal weapon. In high-stress encounters, individuals must make split-second decisions based on the information available at the time. If a reasonable person in the same situation would believe their life was in danger, the use of force may be justified.

While pellet and BB guns are not considered firearms, they can closely resemble real weapons, creating potentially dangerous misunderstandings. This incident underscores the importance of avoiding unnecessary confrontations and de-escalating situations whenever possible. If you ever feel you are being followed or harassed while driving, contacting law enforcement rather than stopping to confront the other party is often the safest course of action.

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