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Elia S. Laeli
United States · Aged 41 · Died 08/11/2021
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Deadly force
Officers responded to an assault call before 2:30 a.m. Elia S. Laeli allegedly severed another man's pinky finger with a machete. When officers arrived, they were confronted by Laeli who was armed with a machete. Officers ordered him to drop the machete, but he ignored their commands, and reportedly rushed toward one officer. Two officers shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partyHonolulu Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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