Troopers shoot, kill Valley woman

WASILLA — Alaska State Troopers shot and killed a gun-wielding woman Tuesday at a medical facility on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway.

Troopers say they were called at 6:32 p.m to the building at Mile 8 of the highway. A caller to 911 had reported a woman had fired a gun inside the facility. Dispatchers told troopers the woman was reportedly still outside trying to get back in.

Troopers say the woman was later identified as Debra L. Torrey, 38, of Wasilla.

Every trooper on duty was sent to the scene, as well as one Wasilla police officer. Troopers say the woman didn’t drop her gun when ordered and made “threatening statements and motions.”

Two troopers fired on Torrey and she died on scene. No one else was hurt.

Troopers say the two officers directly involved were placed on administrative leave for three days, as is the department’s policy. When their leave is up, their names will be released.