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Woman killed in police shooting on Saturday

A woman is dead after she was shot by Maui police Saturday on Noho Place in Pukalani.

According to a news release issued by the Maui Police Department, officers were responding to a report of abuse at a home on Noho Place in Pukalani at approximately 3:46 p.m. Saturday when they encountered a woman armed with an edged weapon.

The release says an officer-involved shooting occurred during the incident resulting in one fatality. No other injuries were reported.

The release said the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave as standard procedure.

There were no other details about the incident in the news release other than police reporting that the weapon had been recovered.

The investigation is ongoing, and the release said a formal briefing is expected next week.

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