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Police fatally shoot teen in Alaska's largest city, fourth such killing since mid-May

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Anchorage police fatally shoot teen in Alaska 's largest city, fourth such killing since mid-May .

Shooting happened when officers responded to a reported disturbance between two family members.

The caller said her sister had threatened her with a knife, Alaska Public Media reported.

Police say the teen approached officers holding a knife at which point two of them opened fire.

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English

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