Title: Shocking Teen Arrested in Fatal Movie Theater Stabbing
Shocking Teen Arrested in Fatal Movie Theater Stabbing
Teen in Alaska Arrested for Fatal Stabbing at Wasilla Movie Theater
A teen in Alaska was arrested Monday in connection with the stabbing death of another teenager that took place during a fight at a movie theater, police said.
Teen Arrested in Connection to Fatal Stabbing
The altercation involved multiple teens and occurred inside a theater at the Valley Cinema on Old Matanuska Road in Wasilla around 6:45 p.m. on April 12, the Wasilla Police Department said. During the fight, one of the teenagers involved was stabbed, cops said.
Tragic Incident at Valley Cinema
That teen was taken to Mat-Su Regional Hospital before being airlifted to Providence Hospital in Anchorage, where they died of their injuries, police said.
Fatal Movie Theater Stabbing
The teen accused of the stabbing remained on scene and cooperated with officers, officials said. They were arrested and charged “in relation to the homicide” on Monday, police said.
Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing Case
Because everyone involved is a juvenile, neither the suspect’s nor victim’s names will be released, authorities said. The suspect was remanded to the Mat-Su Youth Facility, cops said. The detention facility houses up to 15 juveniles and is located in Palmer, Anchorage Daily News reported.
Details of the Arrest and Juvenile Detention
Wasilla, best known for being the home of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, is the fourth largest city in the state and has a population of 9,711. It is 45 minutes north of Anchorage.
Location and Background of Wasilla
The city of Wasilla reported no homicides in 2023 or 2022.
Low Crime Statistics in Wasilla