HONOLULU — Authorities in Hawaii say two associates of a man suspected of killing a Big Island police officer have been arrested but the shooter remains at large.
HONOLULU — Authorities in Hawaii say two associates of a man suspected of killing a Big Island police officer have been arrested but the shooter remains at large.
Police said Friday the arrests were made during a manhunt prompted by the killing of Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa during a traffic stop Tuesday near Hilo.
The search is continuing for suspect Justin Waiki.
Hawaii County police spokesman Alan Richmond says the two arrests were made after an undercover officer approached a suspicious pickup truck with a man and a woman inside late Thursday.
The officer drew his weapon and ordered the two people to leave the truck. Instead, they fled and police gave chase.
Richmond didn’t immediately have further details. He says anyone harboring or attempting to help Waiki could face a felony prison term.
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