Troopers say around 2:17 p.m., they received a report that Nikolai Yakunin was in contact with a female who he was not to have contact with based on a condition of release from a recent court case. Just after 7 p.m., troopers arrived at a residence to speak with Yakunin. He allegedly attacked and severely injured a trooper. Additional police responded to assist, but Yakunin continued to fight, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Nikolai Yakunin
Agency Responsible: Alaska State Troopers
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: White
Date of Death: March 24, 2018
County: Kenai Peninsula
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3537
Geography: Rural