Saio was fatally shot by officers after pointing a loaded shotgun at officers performing routine checks at Nawiliwili harbor. The officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in April 2014.
Victim's Name: Mason Saio
Agency Responsible: Kauai Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: August 16, 2013
County: Kauai
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural