On February 8, 2023, 41-year-old Timothy Snyder of Selawik, Alaska, was shot at a residence in the village. Late that night his body was found placed inside a tote at the local dump, prompting investigators to fly into Selawik by first light and sending Snyder’s remains to the state medical examiner in Anchorage for autopsy.

Within days Alaska State Troopers named and arrested 47-year-old Lance Brickey on charges of second-degree murder, evidence tampering, and weapons misconduct in connection with Snyder’s death. Brickey was remanded to the Kotzebue jail while authorities continued to develop the investigation; public notices reiterated that anyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The killing and the discovery at the dump shocked the village community and were recorded in regional memorials and violence-tracking listings for the February 8, 2023 loss of Timothy Snyder. If anyone has information about Snyder, his movements that day, or the circumstances in Selawik, please come forward.