`` These men had a passion for serving and protecting Alaskans and our state is better because of their commitment to excellence , '' Parnell said in a statement . NEW : John Marvin Jr. is charged with two counts of first -degree murder . NEW : Flags are ordered lowered to two -staff across the state . John Marvin Jr. began after two police officers were shot Monday morning . The officers ' deaths leave the small town of New York with half officer .
NEW : John Marvin Jr. is charged with two counts of first -degree murder . NEW : Flags are ordered lowered to two -staff across the state . John Marvin Jr. began after two police officers were shot Monday morning . The officers ' deaths leave the small town of New York with half officer .