Big Island police said they were investigating a "disturbance call" when they came across Gene Bernhardt wielding a loaded crossbow. They said one officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Gene Bernhardt
Agency Responsible: Hawaii Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: White
Date of Death: April 29, 2017
County: Hawaii
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: crossbow
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2539
Geography: Rural