Big Island police release body camera footage of Ocean View shooting

Oct 10, 2026

Hawaii County police have put out body camera video of a deadly officer shooting in Ocean View, a case that now hangs on whether the use of force was justified.

  • Officers released close to five minutes of footage from before, during, and after the shooting.
  • The chase started after two women reported a man had stolen their sunglasses, and it moved into a remote lava field.
  • The man pulled off the Taser wires, kept going, and was seen picking up rocks and throwing them at the officer, who was then shot twice.
  • The police chief has already called the shooting justified, while the case remains under investigation.
  • The officer hurt his arm and is off duty until he gets medical clearance.

Outlook: The investigation will decide whether the chief's early call holds up, and the footage is likely to drive public pressure either way.

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