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Gabriel Lenox Gabe Rich

Case from Tanana, AK dated May 01, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Gabriel Gabe

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Tanana

State

AK

Date Of Death

2014-05-01

Age At Death

26

First Name

Gabriel

Last Name

Lenox Gabe Rich

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Case Description

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A 26-year-old White/Caucasian male, Gabriel “Gabe” Rich, was fatally shot on May 1, 2014 while serving as an Alaska State Trooper in Tanana, Alaska. He was working in tandem with Sergeant Patrick “Scott” Johnson in response to reports that a resident had brandished a firearm during a dispute over the private sale of a couch. The troopers travelled to the home of Arvin Kangas in Tanana, acting on a warrant related to the earlier incident.

As they attempted to arrest Arvin Kangas, ...

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Legacy.com: Gabriel Lenox Rich Obituary (1987 - 2014) Daily News-Miner

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else watched the episodes of "Alaska State Troopers" featuring Trooper Rich and Sergeant ... ...Read More
12/12/2023

I'm still so stunned by this tragedy in Tanana. It seems like just yesterday I watched Trooper Rich ... ...Read More
11/24/2023

I was watching some old episodes of "Alaska State Troopers," and it just makes this whole thing so s... ...Read More
05/04/2023

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