Oct. 5, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – On Oct. 2, Anchorage Superior Court Judge McKenna sentenced Mario Jackson, 37, to a maximum composite sentence of 198 years to serve. This sentence follows Jackson’s convictions at trial for two counts of Murder in the First Degree convictions.

Jackson’s convictions stemmed from the Oct. 17, 2025 murders of Shelia Aguchak and Bobby DeLoach Jr. On that date, Jackson, who had romantic interests in Shelia, lured both victims to a specific location in Anchorage, and shot Bobby. As Bobby and Shelia fled the scene, Jackson followed them and eventually cornered them in a parking lot. These events in the parking lot were captured on video, Jackson is seen approaching Shelia and Bobby as they both pleaded with him to stop. Jackson calmly loaded his firearm and shot Shelia as she tried to run away. Jackson then reloaded the gun and shot them each in the head. Jackson then left the scene.

At the time of the homicides, the identity of the suspect was unknown. Thanks to the investigation by Anchorage Police Department’s Homicide Unit, traffic and surveillance cameras tracked the suspect to a room in the Travel Lodge, where he was eventually identified as Mario Jackson. Jackson denied being the shooter during the investigation and at trial.

In imposing the sentence, Judge McKenna found that these murders were the worst among the Murder in the First Degree cases that he has presided over. The court noted that these were clearly planned executions and that Jackson had significant opportunities to reflect on the gravity of his actions but instead chose to end two people’s lives.

This case was prosecuted by former Assistant District Attorney Betsy Bull and sentenced by Assistant District Attorney Rachel K. Gernat, both from the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office. This case was investigated by Detective Yi and the Anchorage Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

Contact Assistant District Attorney Rachel K Gernat at rachel.gernat@alaska.gov or (907) 269-6300.

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Department Media Contact:  Information Officer Sam Curtis at sam.curtis@alaska.gov or (907) 269-6368.  

Gonzalez is approximately 5’8” tall, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have information regarding Rodrigo Gonzalez’s whereabouts, please call non-emergency Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”). To remain anonymous, you may provide a tip to Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

Note: This was not a major incident. APD has recently created a category to ensure the public is notified when a drone is used during a call.

APD Case 26-26068

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage Police Department Lieutenant Brian Fuchs has been named Employee of the Year at the Municipality of Anchorage's Annual Employee Awards Celebration that took place on September 29, 2026. The award recognizes a municipal employee whose service goes beyond the call of duty or significantly improves effectiveness and productivity.

Lt. Fuchs commands three of APD's units: the Homeless Outreach Prevention and Engagement (HOPE) Team, the Mobile Intervention Team (MIT), and the Innovative Methods of Policing and Community Togetherness (IMPACT) Team. His nominators credit the work of those teams with contributing to a nearly 30 percent reduction in unsheltered homelessness in Anchorage. His teams responded to 3,300 crisis calls and cleared over 150 encampments. Lt. Fuchs also led APD's enforcement and community rollout of the Municipality's new Title 8 public disorder codes, pairing compassionate outreach with firm public order enforcement.

Additionally, his nominators say outside of regular work hours, Lt. Fuchs is often at constituent meetings, community councils, meetings with business owners, or with anyone who requests his time. He consistently goes above and beyond to address community concerns as quickly as he can and never hesitates to take on a difficult problem.

About the Municipality of Anchorage Employee Awards

The Municipality of Anchorage Employee Awards honor municipal employees and work groups for exceptional service to the public. Categories include Employee of the Year, the Devin Branham Safety Award, Humanitarian Awards for individuals and groups, and Work Group of the Year for direct service and public service support. In total, six APD employees were nominated. APD congratulates all nominees and award recipients across the Municipality.

Please note this is not a major incident. APD has recently created a category on the website to ensure the public is notified when a drone is deployed.

NARRATIVE: At approximately 8:58 PM on September 29, 2026, officers responded to the 600 block of C St in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

This incident remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident, that have not already spoken to police, is asked to contact Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 or (907) 786-8900

APD CASE: 26-25723

Note: This was not a major incident. APD has recently created a category to ensure the public is notified when a drone is used during a call.

APD Case 26-25344

Coney Shavanaux is approximately 5’11” tall, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have information regarding Coney Shavanaux’s whereabouts, please call non-emergency Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #1) or 907-786-8900 (press “0”). To remain anonymous, you may provide a tip to Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

APD Case: 26-25290

For information on how to obtain the criminal history of any Alaskan, you may do so online via Court View on the State’s website https://records.courts.alaska.gov/

Note: This was not a major incident. APD has recently created a category to ensure the public is notified when a drone is used during a call.

UPDATED: On September 26, 2026 at around 3 am, APD was called to the 2400 block of Spenard Road for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a group of people were walking in the area when another person discharged a firearm in their direction. Four people were struck and transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

There have been no arrests at this time. Anyone with information that has not already spoken to police is asked to call police dispatch at 3-1-1.

APD Case 26-25361

Note: This was not a major incident. APD has recently created a category to ensure the public is notified when a drone is used during a call.

APD Case: 26-25213

Please note: APD has recently created a new category about drone deployments to ensure the public is notified.

Anyone with information on Sparrow’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer by calling (907)745-2131 and reference incident AK26093066

Please note this is an agency assist, and anyone with inquiries or information should contact Alaska State Troopers

NAME: Sparrow Kowatch

Age: 16

Height: 5’3”

Weight: 100 lbs

Hair: Strawberry Blonde

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APD Case: 26-24575