Former Bartlett HS Football Player Leroy Manogiamanu Fatally Shot in Downtown Anchorage At 23
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Published May 15, 2026
Former Bartlett HS Football Player Leroy Manogiamanu Fatally Shot in Downtown Anchorage At 23
May he rest in peace!
July 22, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 22, 2026
A promising young life was cut short in the early hours of Sunday morning when 23-year-old Leroy Manogiamanu was fatally shot during a violent altercation in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. outside the Gaslight Lounge on Fourth Avenue, a popular nightlife spot in the city.
Polynesian Bowl gives Anchorage (Alaska) Bartlett DL Leroy Manogiamanu a chance to make an impression
— Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman)
According to the Anchorage Police Department (APD), officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire and discovered several victims at the scene, including Manogiamanu, who succumbed to his injuries.
Another person sustained life-threatening wounds, while two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
APD is treating the case as a homicide but noted that all involved parties have been contacted and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Chaos Was Captured On Camera
Security footage provided by the Gaslight Lounge reveals chilling moments before and during the shooting.
Surveillance video shows a tense situation escalating rapidly outside the bar, as two masked men appeared to engage with several women near the entrance.
A fight briefly broke out, and security staff attempted to de-escalate the situation.
One of the men, wearing gloves and a face covering, is seen drawing a firearm and opening fire, hitting two security guards.
A third security guard, who had retrieved a weapon from a vehicle, returned fire, ultimately striking the shooter, who collapsed into a nearby planter.
Police arrived on the scene shortly after, with the armed guard maintaining his position until officers took control.
John Pattee, the bar’s owner, confirmed the armed security guard was a military veteran and believes his actions may have prevented further loss of life.
Pattee said,
“He confronted the guy that was about to shoot other people. In this particular instance… we’re all victims, my staff, my patrons, and my business.”
While APD initially suggested that an altercation may have started inside the bar, Pattee disputes that claim, saying the shooter and his group were never allowed entry.
Additional footage reportedly supports his account.
However, police noted that an earlier dispute may have involved members of the group later present during the shooting.
Leroy Manogiamanu Was A Standout Athlete
Leroy Manogiamanu was a standout athlete, excelling in both football and basketball at Bartlett High School in Anchorage.
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 231 pounds, he was known for his strength on the field and his fun-loving spirit off of it.
Leroy Manogiamanu!! ~ Improvises!!
— AlaskanAthlete (@AlaskanAthletes)
Coach Pierce Blewett, who had the honor of coaching Leroy, shared a heartfelt tribute:
“Former Bartlett player I had the privilege to coach passed away due to gun violence. RIP Leroy you were goofy, silly, and fun to coach. You will be missed.”
Via FacebookA relative of Leroy expressed the family’s heartbreak and ongoing search for answers.
He is survived by his parents, Lee Fasavalu Manogiamanu and Gloria Manuma Sappa, who are now mourning a devastating and senseless loss.
As Anchorage reels from this tragic event, Leroy Manogiamanu’s death is a somber reminder of the escalating impact of gun violence.
Friends, family, former teammates, and coaches are left grieving the loss of a young man remembered for his humor, athleticism, and heart.
May he rest in peace!
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Comments
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N8
He was the shooter moron. Stop making him out to be a victim. Victims are innocent. He was not.
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Truthster
“Gun violence?”A “victim ?“ the video disputes that sentiment! HE PULLED OUT A GUN AND ALMOST KILLED A SECURITY GUARD!’ HE ALONE IS RESPONSIBLE!! There some problems with that family!
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Brian
The article fails to mention that Leroy Manogiamanu was the active shooter who started firing into the crowd injuring multiple people forcing the Security Guard to stop him. Leroy Manogiamanu was the one bringing gun violence to the street. Watch the video.
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Alaskan
Dude was a scumbag that shot two security guards before a security guard shot him.
See full video of shootout here:
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Tee
He wanted to be a thug and FAFO! No tears here.
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Alaska Eyes
This is the biggest bunch of garbage I’ve ever read. Leroy Manogiamanu was the active shooter who shot a man 7 times, wounded 2 others & this article is speaking of him as some innocent victim of gun violence. Literally zero accountability for his actions. Gross.🙄
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He wanted to be a thug and took the room temperature challenge. No tears here.
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Jamal huber
What kind of low IQ article is this. Praising and glorifying this POS while entirely, and I clearly intentionally not mentioning that he was the mass shooter!
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Ren
The original shooter shot a guard first 7 times, then shot at another guard and a female bar patron before he was stopped by a military trained guard. That guard saved lives stopping the shooter named Leroy Manogiamanu .
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