Early this morning, the Honolulu Police Department reported a confrontation in Kalihi that led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man on charges of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. According to the Honolulu Police Department on their facebook page, the incident began just after 1:30 a.m. when officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle. The situation escalated quickly as the male driver fled and fired at the officers
The officers were unharmed during the gunfire exchange and returned fire. The suspect was apprehended and taken to a hospital in serious condition. Details about the incident are still emerging, and no information about the suspect's motive or past criminal history has been released. A female passenger was also arrested for unauthorized entry into a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, as reported by the Honolulu Police Department.
The Honolulu Police Department has not released the names of the involved officers or the female passenger but plans to share more details as the investigation continues. No officers were injured in this incident.
