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A man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in South Anchorage that authorities say stemmed from a dispute between parents after a youth soccer practice. Luke Charles Simonson, 36, was arrested and charged in the death of 45-year-old Timothy Grosdidier, which occurred on Saturday, November 8.
Anchorage police responded to reports of a shooting around 11:43 a.m. in the parking lot of the Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome on Brayton Drive. Upon arrival, officers found Grosdidier with severe upper body trauma. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to an initial report from the Anchorage Police Department. The incident prompted a significant police presence as detectives began their investigation.
Charging documents filed on Monday revealed that the confrontation began inside the sports facility and escalated into the parking lot. The dispute reportedly started after Grosdidier’s wife confronted Simonson about his son allegedly bullying her son. According to the charges, the argument continued outside, where Simonson is accused of shooting Grosdidier. The subsequent investigation led to Simonson being charged with murder, a development that has sent shockwaves through the local community.
The altercation escalated quickly, with one parent confronting another before the situation turned deadly. Details from witnesses and official documents suggest the argument became physical before the shots were fired. The shooting has highlighted concerns about conflict resolution and parental conduct at youth sporting events, turning what should have been a routine Saturday for families into a tragedy. The details of the fatal shooting have been widely reported as the case proceeds through the legal system.
