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Kaena Kaohu
Gender : Male
Age : 30
Race : Indigenous Hawaiian
Date : 09/22/2023
Location : 34th Ave in Orchidland Estates
City : Puna
County : Hawaii
State : Hawaii
Agency : Puna PD
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
An unnamed man had an argument with his brother in Puna. He fled with a gun when Puna PD arrived. Police chased him to another location, whereupon he fled again. Police allege that while he was running from them, he fired a shot at them. They shot and killed him. So far, no BWC or other evidence has been released.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://bigislandnow.com/2023/09/23/suspect-in-puna-terroristic-threatening-case-dies-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-hawaiian-paradise-park/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGVxg9oOA6s
