Update: Police investigate shooting in Kīhei, one man dead

Update: 1:23 p.m., Aug. 27, 2023

A 21-year-old Kahului man died of gunshot wounds he reportedly sustained in an altercation reported early Sunday morning in North Kīhei. Medic personnel reported the victim was left at the Medic 3 station on South Kīhei Road by a group of unknown males. A preliminary investigation reveals a group of unknown individuals were congregated north of the Medic 3 location at Uwapo Road when a physical altercation escalated, leading to two gunshots being discharged. The full update is posted HERE.

Update: 9:59 a.m., Aug. 27, 2023

The roadway is now completely open as of 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. Police closed a portion of South Kīhei Road at around 4:40 a.m. due to an investigation into a possible shooting. Further details will be posted as they become available.

Update: 7:48 a.m., Aug. 27, 2023

South Kīhei Road is closed from Uwapo Road to Leilani Road. The area north of Uwapo to Kīhei is now open. The area south of Uwapo, remains closed. Police closed the area due to an investigation into a possible shooting. The initial closure went into effect at 4:40 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Update: 7:10 a.m., Aug. 27, 2023

Maui police issued an updated road closure notice at 7:10 a.m., saying the South Kīhei Road is closed from the intersection of North Kīhei Road up until Leilani Road. Police closed the area due to an investigation into a possible shooting in the Kīhei area. An initial road closure went into effect at 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

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The Maui Police Department is investigating a possible shooting in the Kīhei area.

The investigation has resulted in the closure of South Kīhei Road from Uwapo Road to Leilani Road. Police issued a road closure notice at 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

*This is a developing story. Check back for updates, which will be posted as they become available.