Officers Cleared in Makaha Fatal Shooting | Honolulu News

Two Honolulu police officers are cleared in the fatal June 2025 shooting of Iosua David Stevens, a 38-year-old repeat offender with 15 prior felony convictions, including terroristic threats and drug promotion. Stevens allegedly rammed an unmarked patrol car with a stolen truck, trapping an officer inside the burning vehicle before accelerating away — prompting officers to fire in self-defense. Though no body cam footage exists (not required for that unit), prosecutors and police say the officers acted lawfully under threat of death or serious injury. A machete and meth pipe were found in the truck. Both the Honolulu Police Department and the State of Hawaii Police Officers’ Association back the decision, calling Stevens a dangerous man who used a stolen vehicle as a weapon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50ad632950c5528d