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A masked gunman opened fire on security guards and patrons outside an Anchorage bar early Sunday. Police identified the shooter as 23-year-old Leroy Manogiamanu, who was killed by a heroic security guard armed with a rifle. The guard, an ex-military member, stopped the attack by returning precise fire.
Security footage shows Manogiamanu and masked accomplices sparking chaos after a verbal argument escalated. Guards attempted to disarm him during a struggle before he opened fire. Two security members were wounded, including one hit seven times, and a bystander suffered a graze wound.
Anchorage police now deploy eight instead of four nighttime patrols downtown, with Chief Sean Case acknowledging Gaslight Lounge’s history of violence. Case called the bar a hotspot for recurring crime, noting 337 emergency calls in 20 months compared to 50 at the next-busiest establishment.
Bar staff blame the incident on “bad apples” while others argue frequent violence warrants closing the bar. Owner John Pattee insists “a small group of criminals” are ruining it for everyone. Listed among “problem bars” that cycle criminal activity, Gaslight remains open despite citizens calling for accountability.
The guard’s rifle proved decisive in stopping Manogiamanu’s retreat as he fired backward. “This ex-military guy’s training kicked in,” Pattee explained. His clear head and marksmanship prevented further casualties—the kind of heroism patriots celebrate.
Anchorage police designated Fourth Avenue’s closure between 10 PM and 6 AM on weekends as a safety measure. Critics warn such Band-Aid fixes ignore deeper issues, while supporters say extra patrols are long overdue.
Officers continue probing the homicide while echoing demands for stronger community vigilance. As one employee lamented, “Violence like this scares customers away and hurts honest businesses.” Pattee vows to keep patrons safe, framing this as a battle against lawlessness.
Patriots like this security guard remind us: law-abiding citizens with firearms save lives when seconds count. Support pro-2A voices and hardworking Americans by visiting https://officialhodgetwins.com and share this story—it’s the kind of heroism we need more media to cover.
