Michael Kahalehoe was wanted in a rash of armed robberies and possible carjackings, police said. When police caught up with his vehicle, he allegedly threatened them with it. Five Honolulu Police Department plainclothes officers fired about 20 rounds, killing him. His suspected accomplice, Melvin Spillner, 24, was captured and treated for minor injuries.
Victim's Name: Michael Kahalehoe
Agency Responsible: Honolulu Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: November 12, 2019
County: Honolulu
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: vehicle and gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5213
Geography: Suburban