Four-hour standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide

KEKAHA – After a four-hour standoff, two people were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Kekaha on Wednesday afternoon.

A 53-year-old man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while the second victim, a 50-year-old female, died of an apparent gunshot wound.

Police responded to a call on Elapaio Road from a man who threatened to inflict harm to himself around 2 p.m.

Officers arrived soon after on scene and attempted to make contact with the individual at his home. No response was made after multiple attempts of contact.

After establishing a perimeter, KPD’s Special Services Team and Crisis Negotiators arrived at approximately 4 p.m.

After multiple failed attempts at contact, police entered at approximately 6:15 p.m. and found the pair dead.

An investigation is ongoing. An autopsy is pending.

ADVISORY: Police are currently responding to an incident on Elepaio Road, in Kekaha.

A man has apparently barricaded himself at his home. Officers on scene have established a perimeter. KPD’s Special Services Team and crisis negotiators are enroute to the scene now. The public is advised to avoid the area until further notice as a safety precaution. Updates will be announced.

CANCELLATION NOTICE: The West Kaua‘i Community Plan open house that is scheduled for today, Aug. 29, at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center, has been cancelled. Police are currently responding to an incident on Elepaio Road and the public is advised to avoid the area. Mahalo.