Officer-involved shooting in downtown Honolulu area; nearby road closed

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.

Police at the scene confirmed that a man is dead as a result of an officer’s shot.

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

There is no further information at this time.