‘He was gentle and loving’: Wife remembers 29-year-old Lindani Myeni who was shot, killed by HPD officers – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather
One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the Nu’uanu area Wednesday night.
The incident occurred near Wyllie Street and Coelho Way and stemmed from an alleged home invasion.
Sources say the homeowners confronted the suspect and police were called. Upon arrival, officers got into a fight with the suspect, who was later identified by family as Lindani Myeni.
In a press conference the following morning, Chief Susan Ballard stated that Myeni assaulted officers with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Officers then fired multiple rounds.
Myeni was then taken to The Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition where he later died.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Officer has ruled his death as a homicide. The cause was found to be multiple gunshot wounds.
Another male officer with 23-years of service was treated for facial injuries and remains in the hospital. Other officers involved has 18 and 10-years of service. They also sustained injuries.
Police say Myeni was 29-years-old.
“He was gentle and loving and the best father and husband I could’ve asked for. There’s no reason this should have happened. I’m white and I guarantee he would not have been shot had he been white. The White House bomber is still loose but my husband is dead. This is ridiculous,” his wife said.