Officers responded to reports oa fomestic violence situation at a residence. Four officers arrived and attempted to make contact with someone inside the home. They eventually encountered Santos, who informed officers that everything was fine. Officers stated they needed to check on the welfare of everyone in the home and proceeded into the residence. Police claim that after making contact with another individual in the home, Santos emerged from the kitchen with a rifle in hand and pointed it at officers. Police allege Santos fired at them, exited the home, and continued to fire at them. One officer fired at Santos several times, killing Santos.
Agency: Hawaii Police Department
Motive: assault/domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ryan Santos
Death Date: June 13, 2021
County: Hawaii
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6943