Alaska State Troopers arrested 20-year-old Hooper Bay resident Shaquille Carawan four days after the horrific killings of two young ladies. Investigators discovered the bodies of 18-year-olds Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson at a home near Hooper Bay. However, upon learning of Carawan’s whereabouts, investigators quickly identified him as a suspect in the Hooper Bay murder case. Consequently, Carawan faced charges of first and second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and furnishing alcohol to minors in a prohibited area.
Furthermore, Alaska State Troopers classified the act as a violent murder, thereby highlighting the gravity of the circumstances. On Friday, the Native American community of Hooper Bay and local officials jointly issued a $10,000 reward for the suspect’s capture. Consequently, officials have urged the community to assist in bringing those responsible for the deaths of Rivers and Olson to justice.
After authorities apprehended Carawan on Saturday, they sent him to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center. The Alaska State Troopers commended the people of Hooper Bay for their cooperation with the investigation. They recognized the accomplishments of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI), and local public safety authorities.
Nevertheless, this multi-day investigation is an excellent example of how the community and many authorities work together to combat violent crime. The community is coming together in the wake of this Hooper Bay murder arrest to find understanding and closure.
This news story was originally published by Alaska´s News Source.
