Peter K. Frankson, a 73-year-old Alaskan Native man, was found dead on the living room floor of a home on the eastern side of Point Hope, near AJ’s Store, on August 14, 2024. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head after a 5:30 p.m. dispatch call brought North Slope Borough Police officers to the residence.

Officers encountered Frankson’s 33-year-old nephew, Lennie Tuzroyluk, in the doorway; authorities say he showed signs of intoxication. Tuzroyluk initially told investigators the uncle and nephew had fought over a rifle and that Frankson had pulled the trigger. Investigators recorded physical evidence that conflicted with parts of that account, and noted the rifle had been manually ejected and repositioned — an action Tuzroyluk later admitted taking because he said he was nervous and scared. Tuzroyluk was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, fourth-degree assault, fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons, and tampering with physical evidence.

Does anyone in Point Hope have information about Peter Frankson, the events that evening, or the relationship between him and his nephew?