Maui police: Man who died in shootout shot himself

Subscribe Now Choose a package that suits your preferences.
Start Free Account Get access to 7 premium stories every month for FREE!
Already a Subscriber? Current print subscriber? Activate your complimentary Digital account.

HONOLULU (AP) — Maui police say a man who was killed during a shootout with authorities after a traffic stop over the weekend shot himself.

HONOLULU (AP) — Maui police say a man who was killed during a shootout with authorities after a traffic stop over the weekend shot himself.

Police on Monday identified the man as 46-year-old Shawn Akamine of Wailuku.

The two officers involved in Saturday’s shooting have not been identified. Police say both officers are on paid administrative leave. No other injuries were reported.

Investigators say that Akamine exited the passenger’s side of the vehicle and started shooting at police as he fled the scene.

The driver was questioned and released, pending further investigation.