Tragic Shooting in Fairbanks Alaska | Anchorage News

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a 22-year-old man accidentally shot his 21-year-old girlfriend while playing with a revolver. In a desperate attempt to stop further violence, the 911 caller tried to intervene but failed to prevent the shooter from harming himself. Both victims died: the girlfriend was found dead at the scene, and the man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Authorities confirm the 911 caller is not involved in the shootings and are continuing to investigate the heartbreaking incident.

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