What police say happened before a heartbreaking Alaska tragedy

A young woman was accidentally shot and her boyfriend later died in an Alaska community. Police investigators stated that the incident underscores the importance of firearm safety.
An Alaska community is mourning after police say a young woman was accidentally shot and her boyfriend later died. Investigators say the tragedy highlights the importance of firearm safety.
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