Anchorage police say that they made an arrest immediately after a homicide that occurred on Benson Boulevard between a and Denali Street on Monday morning.

Officers on patrol in that area spotted 25-year-old Martin Kignak assaulting his victim. By the time the officers made contact, the victim had already succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The victim, whose name has not been released pending next of kin notification, was found lying on the roadway.

Kignak was taken in for questioning, after completion of the questioning, Kignak was transported to the Anchorage Jail on multiple charges of Murder II.

Police report that they are not seeking further suspects in the case.

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