Ryan Santos
In June 2021, 34-year-old Ryan Yukiharu Santos was shot and killed by police officers in Hilo, Hawaii.
Officers were responding to a call about a domestic incident. They entered Santos’ house and he allegedly left one of the rooms with a semi-automatic rifle and began firing at officers. The police retreated, and one of the officers opened fire at Santos and killed him.
The paramedics arrived at the scene performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but it did not work. Santos was pronounced dead at the scene. In addition, it is reported that during the shooting, the 91-year-old grandfather of Santos, who was in the next room, died.
The police department is investigating the case, and the police officers involved in Santos’ murder have been placed on administrative leave.
MASS MEDIA ABOUT THE CASE:
The resident who declined to give her name said there was a slight pause after the four shots, “then all hell broke loose.” “It was a shootout or something,” she said. It was frightening, she added, noting the neighborhood is usually quiet.
Star Adviser
CASE STATUS:
The initiative group has requested the clarification from US President Joseph Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The initiative group believes it is important to fight against police brutality and, if necessary, will provide legal and financial assistance to the family of the victim.
Letter to Biden
Letter to Garland
