Active police investigation underway into deadly incident in Waikapū

Update: Sept. 17, 2024

Maui police have launched a shooting investigation after the death of a motorist in Waikapū early Monday morning. Police have since identified the victim as Shawn Lewis, 42, of Lahaina. Lewis was reportedly driving along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Waikapū when he crashed shortly after midnight on Sept. 16, 2024, near Waiolu Place, forcing the closure of the highway for five hours while police conducted an investigation. The initial closure was attributed to a motor vehicle accident, but the case is currently classified as a shooting investigation. A more comprehensive update is posted HERE.

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The Maui Police Department is currently conducting an active investigation into a deadly incident overnight that forced the closure of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Waikapū for five hours.

The highway was closed in both directions between the Maui Tropical Plantation and Pilikana Place from 12:27 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, according to Maui Police Department text notifications.

The initial closure was attributed to a motor vehicle accident. Police could not confirm the cause of the crash or the identity of those involved, but tell Maui Now that more information is pending release.

*This story is developing. This post will be updated with more information as it becomes available.