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Maui Police release details, body worn camera footage from fatal Wailuku shooting

DISCLAIMER/GRAPHIC CONTENT: Viewer Discretion is advised due to graphic and violent content. Maui police released body worn camera footage and further details, regarding Thursday night’s deadly shooting in which a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police in Wailuku. Police have since identified the deceased as 40-year-old Kristopher Austin.

Five Maui Police Department Lieutenants promoted to Captains

The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of five Lieutenants to the rank of Captain.  All promotions took effect on June 16, 2023. Promotions include Captains: Terence Gomez, Nelson Hamilton, Bryan Manlapao, Joy Medeiros, and Clifton Perreira.

Prosecution Closing Statements: Capobianco had Motive, Opportunity and Intent

During his closing argument, Rivera noted that there wasn’t much physical evidence that was left of Scott, but asked jurors to look at the inconsistencies in Capobianco’s account and consider the forensic evidence that exists.

Detective Testifies in Capobianco Trial: “It Smelled Like Decomposing Humans”

A Maui Police Detective offered testimony describing a police sweep of Nuaailua where he discovered a jawbone fragment, body piercing and fingernails.

Capobianco Trial: Police Recount Discovery of Bra, Jawbone at Nuaʻailua

Capobianco Murder Trial: Police then came across a jawbone, clumps of hair and a bra that had investigators shift their focus to a more refined search for evidence involving the disappearance of Charli Scott.