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A Fairbanks woman was killed after police said her boyfriend pointed a revolver at her while handling the weapon and fired. A friend called 911 and attempted to intervene before the man later died by suicide, according to police.
The incident involved 21-year-old CloeRae McBrayer and 22-year-old Landon Lowrance, who were both found dead following a shooting at a Fairbanks home. Police described the deaths as tragic and preventable while continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding what happened.
Fairbanks police responded at about 9:12 p.m. on September 16, 2026, to a home on Bentley Drive after receiving a 911 call. The caller reported that Lowrance had accidentally shot his girlfriend, McBrayer.
According to police, Lowrance had been handling a revolver, pointed it at McBrayer, and fired. Investigators said they believed there was one round in the revolver’s chamber, but they did not know whether Lowrance was aware that the gun was loaded.
McBrayer was on the phone with another person when she was shot, Fairbanks Deputy Chief Richard Sweet said. Officers later found McBrayer dead at the home.
After the first shooting, police said the 911 caller tried to physically stop Lowrance from getting another firearm. Authorities said the caller was unable to prevent him from shooting himself.
Lowrance was transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in critical condition after the second shooting and later died. Police said the 911 caller was interviewed by detectives and was not believed to have been involved in either shooting.
The case has drawn attention because of the sequence of events: an emergency call, an attempted intervention, two deaths, and an ongoing investigation into the circumstances. Police have not publicly released additional details about what led up to the shootings.
Authorities have also been careful to distinguish between what is known and what remains under investigation. Police said the caller reported the first shooting as accidental, and investigators said Lowrance had been handling the revolver before pointing it at McBrayer and firing. The investigation remains ongoing.
The available information does not establish that Lowrance intended to kill McBrayer. Police have not released a motive, and officials have not said whether there were any other circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Fairbanks police called the deaths tragic and preventable. The department’s description reflects the importance of firearm safety and the risks created when a firearm is pointed at another person.
The case also highlights the actions of the person who made the emergency call. Police documented that the caller contacted 911 after the first shooting and attempted to stop Lowrance from accessing another firearm. Officials have not identified the caller publicly.
The timeline of events remains central to understanding the investigation. On September 16, 2026, around 9:12 p.m., a friend called 911 from the Bentley Drive home reporting that Lowrance had shot McBrayer. Before officers arrived, police said the caller tried to stop Lowrance from obtaining another firearm.
Officers found McBrayer dead at the home, while Lowrance was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. Police continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
For readers following the case, several details remain unanswered. Police have not said whether Lowrance knew the revolver was loaded, and investigators have not publicly disclosed further circumstances or a motive.
The deaths of McBrayer and Lowrance leave two families grieving while authorities continue working to establish the full timeline of events. The investigation remains open, and officials have asked that people not draw conclusions beyond the facts currently available.
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