Anchorage Police Shot Suspect After Standoff
A 16-hour standoff in Midtown Anchorage ended when police shot a 29-year-old man wanted for escape.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Anchorage police shot 29-year-old Maquire Levi on Sept. 13 following a 16-hour standoff at a home in the 1900 block of East 37th Avenue. Levi, who had escaped from a residential re-entry facility, fired at officers during the incident and is expected to survive his injuries.
Why it matters
The standoff occurred as police were investigating a stolen pickup truck report, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns related to individuals absconding from supervised re-entry programs. This incident marks the eighth shooting involving Anchorage police this year as the city grapples with its current operational landscape.
Maquire Levi faces charges of third-degree assault and misconduct involving a weapon. Four officers—Thomas Harrison, Michael Montgomery, Michael Burns, and Shane O'Quinn—were involved in the incident, which remains under administrative review.
The players
Maquire Levi
He is a 29-year-old federal probationer who escaped from a residential re-entry facility.
Anchorage Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating the stolen vehicle report and the subsequent standoff.
The details
Officers tracked a stolen pickup truck to the Midtown home where they utilized crisis negotiators to engage with approximately 10 people inside the residence. Levi, who previously served a seven-year sentence for a 2019 carjacking, fired at least one round from a handgun at officers before being shot, with all actions recorded on body-worn cameras.
Timeline
In 2019, Levi carjacked an occupied vehicle at the Dimond Center.
In 2022, a federal judge sentenced Levi to seven years in prison.
On Sept. 13, police engaged in a 16-hour standoff with the suspect.
On Sept. 21, the police chief provided a public briefing on the standoff.
Legal Context
This standoff reflects a broader trend of police interactions involving escaped inmates in the city. The city is now pursuing a criminal abatement proceeding on the property to address ongoing concerns regarding the location.
The incident in Midtown Anchorage led to the clearing of the 1900 block of East 37th Avenue for public safety. Residents in the vicinity of MacInnes Street and David Green Park were impacted by the extended police operation and emergency presence during the 16-hour standoff.
The takeaway
This case illustrates the high-risk nature of tracking individuals who have absconded from federal supervision back into the community. Residents should remain aware of property safety and report suspicious vehicle activity to local authorities immediately.
Further reading
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