MPD to honor Officer Suzanne O while promoting bill named in her honor
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The Maui Police Department is inviting the community to participate in a series of sign-waving events Aug. 10-15 to honor Officer Suzanne O on the one-year anniversary of her death and encourage passage of legislation named in her honor.
Officer O was shot and killed Aug. 15, 2025, while responding to a report of an armed man near the Paia Sugar Mill off Baldwin Avenue who had fired gunshots at the property's caretaker.
Police said the suspect opened fire on officers in an ambush attack as they were searching a dark field for him. A bullet struck Officer O in the chest and under her left arm. She died at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
The suspect, a convicted felon who had been served with a temporary restraining order for the property days earlier, is charged with first-degree murder.
Officer Suzanne O's Bill would make it a felony to possess or carry a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance and make it a felony to possess a firearm while subject to a protective or restraining order.
Police said the proposed measures are intended to hold dangerous offenders accountable, reduce gun violence and better protect communities.
Sign-waving events will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the following locations:
Aug. 10 -- Honoapiilani Highway fronting Lahaina Cannery Mall in Lahaina.
Aug. 11 -- Ala Malama Avenue on the north side of the police station on Molokai.
Aug. 12 -- Fronting Dole Park off Lanai Avenue on Lanai.
Aug. 13 -- Hana Highway and Hauoli Road in Hana.
Aug. 14 -- South Kihei Road and Waimahaihai Street near the Kihei Fire Station.
Aug. 15 -- Wailuku Police Station.
Community members may participate in the sign-waving events or drive by to show their support. Those planning to participate are encouraged to create and bring their own signs in support of the Suzanne O Bill.
"Every show of support helps amplify an important message: Officer Suzanne O's sacrifice will never be forgotten, and together we can help create a safer Hawaii for everyone," the department said.