By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | March 17, 2026
UPDATE
Anchorage police say the man accused in a deadly Airport Heights shooting has been found dead.
Investigators confirmed that 61-year-old Mathew Thomas Becker was located around 10:24 a.m. Sunday in a wooded area of Eagle River while officers were actively searching for him.
Becker had been identified as the suspect in the killing of 87-year-old Romaine Clark, who was found shot inside a home on Alder Drive. Police say the shooting happened Saturday after Becker allegedly targeted his ex-wife earlier that morning at her Anchorage hair salon.
According to investigators, the woman was able to escape and call police. During that call she told officers she feared for her father, prompting officers to check the residence where Clark was later discovered dead.
Becker had been described by police as armed and dangerous as the search intensified across Anchorage and Eagle River. The Alaska State Medical Examiner will determine Becker’s cause and manner of death. The homicide investigation into Clark’s death remains active.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | March 15, 2026
Anchorage police confirmed this morning that 61-year-old Mathew Thomas Becker has been located. He was identified as a person of interest considered armed and dangerous. APD sent a text alert at 10:46 a.m.: “61-year-old Mathew Thomas Becker has been located. Thank you for your assistance.”
Charges Clarified
Prosecutors filed charges Friday in Superior Court (case 3AN-26). Charge #1: attempted first-degree murder under AS 11.41.100(a)(2) for repeat physical injury to a child, a domestic violence-related unclassified felony. Charge #2: third-degree assault under AS 11.41.220(a)(1)(A) for causing fear of injury with a weapon, a Class C felony. Both relate to Anchorage incidents on March 14. Bail will be addressed at arraignment per Magistrate Polley.
Arraignment Expected
Court records show no specific time yet, typical for weekend filings. Becker is expected in Anchorage Superior Court Monday for 2:30pm in-custody arraignemts or Tuesday (March 16-17). Check public.courts.alaska.gov for updates.
Case Timeline
- March 13: APD investigated a shooting (5000 block E. 6th Ave.) and homicide (2800 block Alder Drive). One adult male deceased; one hospitalized.
- March 14: Becker named person of interest; charges filed.
- March 15: Located and in custody.
Victim Context
Court records show Becker’s 2020 uncontested divorce from Rebecca Jean Clark. Social media claims tie incidents to her father (87-year-old male), but police confirm only “adult male” victims and have released no names, ages, or motives.
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