Daniel Heidt

Deadly force

Puna patrol officers responded to a report of shots being fired from within a home. As they approached the house, responding officers confirmed numerous additional shots being fired. They secured the perimeter of the property, where the man had barricaded himself inside the house. The barricaded man, Heidt, exited the house brandishing a machete. As officers attempted to get him to peacefully surrender, he pulled out a concealed firearm. During a struggle for control of the weapon, shots were fired, including one from the man's gun. Heidt was shot and killed.