Updated: June 9, 2023
The Maui Police Department is holding a press conference this afternoon to update the public on the progress of an officer involved shooting that took place on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Police have since identified the deceased individual as Nathaniel Naki, 40, of Kaunakakai.
*A live stream will be carried on our Maui Now Facebook page. This post will be updated as details from today’s press conference become available.
Background:
Naki suffered fatal wounds during a confrontation with police reported at around 7:41 a.m. near Mile 18.5 of the Kamehameha V Highway in Wailua, Molokaʻi. Police say they were responding to a report of a Temporary Restraining Order violation.
A preliminary police investigation reveals that, upon arrival, two officers encountered a Naki, who they say was wielding a weapon. Police say the man advanced toward the officers, at which time one officer deployed his taser, which proved ineffective before both officers discharged their weapons.
Officers performed life-saving measures until medic personnel arrived on the scene, according to department reports.
The man was transported to the Molokaʻi General Hospital for further treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries and died.
The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave as standard procedure.
Original source: https://mauinow.com/2023/05/03/maui-police-provide-update-on-fatal-shooting-on-moloka%ca%bbi/