Man Armed With Knife Shot by Juneau Police After Charging at Officers

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Juneau, Alaska — On July 15, 2024, a Juneau Police Department officer was patrolling the downtown area when he identified 35-year man Steven Kissack who was a person of interest in a recent assault. During the interview, Kissack approached the officer with a knife in hand. The officer issued repeated verbal commands to drop the knife and initiated a request for emergency backup over the radio.Other law enforcement officers arrived on scene. Commands to drop the knife were continually repeated. Kissack did not comply.

Three 40 mm, less lethal rounds were deployed and struck Kissack. On the video, the officers use the term “40”. This is in reference to the blunt impact less lethal rounds. Steven Kissack charged at the officers while brandishing his knife. Two law enforcement officers discharged their firearms and Kissack was struck. Lifesaving efforts were performed by law enforcement on scene and Capital City Fire/Rescue. Steven Kissack was taken to the local hospital for treatment. Kissack was pronounced deceased a short time later.