A shots-fired incident on Tuesday night garnered a large police presence in the area of 11th and Gambell at approximately 9:15 pm.

According to the report, police responded to the area after receiving a shots-fired report and opened an investigation. As APD conducted interviews with witnesses, they spotted the suspect on foot and pursued. The suspect fired his weapon and immediately fled. 

APD reports that because of the suspect’s behavior, SWAT was called in to conduct the search. Residents were advised to stay indoors as the search was conducted.

During the extensive search, two persons in the area, not involved in the incident, were taken into custody for outstanding warrants. The gun-wielding suspect was never located.

The two people arrested on the outstanding warrants have been identified as:

• Anetelea Opetaia (31-years-old). He had an outstanding felony warrant.
• Natasha Beasley (30-years-old). She had multiple outstanding warrants. She also faces additional charges of Resisting Arrest and False Information (she lied about her identity to officers).

The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Patrick Tillmon. He is considered as armed and dangerous. Tillmon is facing charges of Assault III, MIW IV, as well as Reckless Endangerment.

No one was injured in the incident. The investigation is continuing.

Persons with knowledge of his whereabouts are urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers (907-561-STOP) to remain anonymous.

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