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DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS
1
8/29/2022
CONCLUSION
THE SCENE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The shooting events took place at a Shell Station
located at 577 Farrington Highway in Kapolei.
2
8/29/2022
• They had reason to believe that both Mr. Kahalehoe and Mr.
Spillner were armed and dangerous. 5
MICHAEL KAHALEHOE
3
8/29/2022
MELVIN SPILLNER
4
8/29/2022
5
8/29/2022
6
8/29/2022
• Officers 1 and 2 both fired at the Subaru. Mr. Kahalehoe was not
struck.
7
8/29/2022
• Officer 3’s bullets struck Mr. Kahlehoe on the left shoulder, left
upper back, and left forearm.
15
16
8
8/29/2022
17
18
9
8/29/2022
19
10
8/29/2022
Officer 1 – 5X
Officer 3 – 3X
Officer 7 – 3X
CRIMINAL HISTORY
• Mr. Kahalehoe was on probation for Promoting a Dangerous
Drug in the Third Degree and Unauthorized Control of a
Propelled Vehicle. On May 28, 2019, a $20,000 Bench
Warrant had been issued for his arrest.
22
11
8/29/2022
2. The officers involved were all wearing protective vests with the
word “POLICE” prominently displayed.
23
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
24
12
8/29/2022
ANALYSIS
Potential Defense/Justification
Use of Deadly Force in the Protection of Other Persons (HRS Sec.703-305)
25
CONCLUSION
1. The use of deadly force which resulted in Mr.
Kahalehoe’s death was justified.
Officers 1, 3, and 7 were justified in shooting Mr.
Kahalehoe in the defense of other officers.
26
13
8/29/2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Independent Investigation
Officer-Involved Shooting of Michael Kahalehoe,
Shell Station, 577 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI
November 12, 2019
14