JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 08-31-26
From: Deputy Chief Krag Campbell
Case or Incident: #2026-08310009 & 2026-08310012
*** Updated 08/31/2026 at 5:10 p.m. ***
On August 31, 2026, at approximately 2:25 p.m., missing juveniles Leotis Phillips, 16, and Zoey Clark, 16, were located deceased in a wooded area above the 6800 block of Glacier Highway.
Preliminary information indicates that both juveniles died from gunshot wounds. A firearm was located at the scene. Their bodies will be sent to the Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for autopsy.
Next of kin has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.
The Juneau School District plans to make support and counseling services available to students and staff affected by this tragedy.
The Juneau Police Department extends its condolences to the families, friends, classmates, and others affected by this loss.
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On August 31, 2026, at approximately 5:52 a.m., 16-year-old Leotis R. Phillips was reported missing from his residence on Kanata Street. At approximately 8:49 a.m., 16-year-old Zoey L. Clark was reported missing from her residence on Teal Street.
Leotis and Zoey are believed to be together and may be in possession of a firearm.
Leotis is described as an Alaska Native male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds. He has long black hair, which he usually wears in a ponytail, and brown eyes. Leotis typically wears a purple bandana around his neck, a black hooded sweatshirt, and brown pants.
Zoey is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds.
A photograph of the juveniles is being posted on the Juneau Police Department’s Facebook page.
Because the juveniles may have access to a firearm, members of the public should not approach them or attempt to contact them. Anyone who sees Leotis or Zoey should call 911 immediately and provide their location and direction of travel. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to contact JPD at 907-586-0600. Anonymous tips can be made through JuneauCrimeLine.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.