The Latest: Autopsy set for man in 42-hour standoff

An autopsy will determine the cause of death for a 69-year-old man who was involved in a 42-hour standoff with Anchorage police.

Police Chief Chris Tolley told reporters that the body of Robert Musser was found early Friday morning after heavy equipment was brought in to tear down parts of the Anchorage home.

The standoff began Wednesday when tree trimmers reported Musser had fired at them. Police responded after obtaining a warrant for Musser’s arrest.

Musser repeated yelled at officers to get off his property, and he fired at officers during two different occasions. The last came Thursday afternoon when two officers were struck by bullets and received minor injuries. Six officers returned fire, but it was unknown if Musser was hurt.

Tolley said they didn’t know if he Musser was alive as of late Thursday evening since they had no contact with him. The body was found after more of the house was torn down.

The six officers who returned fire have been placed on administrative leave.

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