Man dead following officer-involved downtown Honolulu shooting

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the downtown Honolulu area near Punchbowl and Beretania.

The area was first shut down at approximately 10:34 a.m., according to an HNL Alert, which cited a police investigation as the cause.

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Police at the scene confirmed that a man is dead, who was shot by an officer.

  • An officer-involved shooting was reported in downtown Honolulu on Oct. 2, 2025.
  • Officers outside Punchbowl St following officer-involved shooting on Oct. 2, 2025

Officials said there is no threat to the public at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

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