A state investigation into the Feb. 17 incident in which Haines interim police chief Michael Fullerton shot at a man near the post office determined that he was justified in doing so.

The confrontation between Fullerton and the Haines resident occurred after a call reporting a man brandishing a knife on Soap Suds Alley.  The Chilkat Valley News does not generally name people involved in a crime until they’ve been convicted. 

According to Fullerton’s statements…

Will Steinfeld is a documentary photographer and reporter in Southeast Alaska, formerly in New England.