Hundreds of staff and guests at a hotel reservation in Honolulu were reportedly evacuated from the “immediate area”, after which shots were allegedly fired and shelter was set up there on Saturday night, while a suspected armed suspect entered a room on the fourth. floor was blocked.
Dozens of police responded to the Kahala Resort & Hotel hours earlier, ordering the hotel to be locked after the suspect allegedly fired several shots through his door while hotel staff were in the hallway, according to Hawaii News Now.
The hotel issued a statement around 9pm on Saturday local time (3pm Sunday ET) stating that law enforcement and hotel security had evacuated people from the “immediate area and everyone was hiding”, according to KITV-TV.
“Fortunately, the security guard did not stand in front of the door,” said Capt. Brian Lynch, Honolulu police, according to Hawaii News Now. “No one was injured. Everyone is taken into account. We’re just waiting for the suspect to give up. ‘
The suspect allegedly shot through the door again after officers showed up and called his name.
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The suspect is described as a member of the U.S. Navy and lives in Oahu, Hawaii News Now reports, citing sources. His commander was apparently also called to the scene.
Guests were told with a loudspeaker around 18:00 to lock themselves in their rooms and more than 100 people were forced to lock themselves in a ballroom in the hotel.
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One Honolulu resident told the station he was on the beach when officers told him to go inside. He said he also saw them aiming for a balcony in the hotel.
This story unfolds. Check back for updates.