Kapahulu Shooting and Barricade: Deputy Sheriff Shot During Drug Operation

On Tuesday morning, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force was executing a narcotics warrant on Herbert Street in Kapahulu when an individual opened fire, striking a deputy sheriff. The officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect then barricaded himself inside the residence, triggering a standoff with Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and DEA personnel.

During the barricade, the suspect, identified as Robert Morris, livestreamed on Facebook, admitting to shooting at officers and making demands for his family to be flown in from Kauaʻi. Nearby residents reported hearing loud noises and rapid gunfire, leading to a voluntary evacuation of homes in the area. Several streets were closed, including Campbell Avenue, Herbert Street, and Martha Street, causing significant disruption.

Assembly areas were established at Paki Hale to assist displaced residents, with support from the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The DEA is leading the ongoing investigation. The incident highlights the risks involved in drug enforcement operations and the impact on the local community.

The shooting occurred on Herbert Street in Kapahulu, Honolulu.

The officer was a deputy sheriff with the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) and part of a DEA task force.

Assembly areas were opened at Paki Hale, with support from the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

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