UPDATED: Officers were shot at while responding to a domestic violence incident, according to police. A 91-year-old relative of the shooting suspect also died.

Donors to the former elected Honolulu prosecutor have come under increased scrutiny as the U.S. Justice Department tries to build its case.

The mayor said he’s not interested in the kind of police reform activists have been demanding.

The decision will be up to Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, but his office has yet to review the case even though it happened in 2019.

Blangiardi’s first two nominees were an embarrassment for Honolulu residents whose police department is under intense inspection.

The city prosecutor is asking the public to be patient. But some feel body camera footage should be released right away. 

Cpl. Scott Valdez has faced criminal charges, which led to hung juries, two lawsuits that led to settlements and a Honolulu Police Commission complaint.

A comparison of HPD’s numbers to a national database show big differences, such as a higher percentage of deaths from physical restraint and the race and ethnicity of those who died.

Recent officer-involved shootings on Oahu underscore the need for greater clarity.

UPDATED: Tivoli Faaumu will also be allowed to retire in good standing, which allows him to collect additional retirement benefits.