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Police: Suspect at large in Kanaio

Maui Police are searching for a 42-year-old Kula man for questioning in an alleged shooting on Tuesday in Kanaio.

Police identified the alleged suspect as Justin Namauu of Kula. He is described a 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 225 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Namauu is being sought for questioning in the case.

As of Wednesday morning, police were still searching for Namauu. He is possibly armed and considered dangerous.

An area off of Piilani Highway near Mile Marker 17 was temporarily closed on Tuesday while police searched for a possible suspect.

Police said to not approach or follow the suspect. If anyone has information about the investigation, call the Maui Police Department at 244-6400 or 911 in an emergency.

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