Officer Bradley N. Kaanana, Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

Officer Bradley N. Kaanana

Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 1965

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Bradley N. Kaanana

Officer Bradley Kaanana was shot and killed by a sniper who was shooting at officers and tourists from Pali Lookout.

In addition to killing Officer Kaanana, the shooter wounded two other officers and four tourists. The man was a mental patient who had been involved in other sniper shootings in the past. The killer was apprehended and sentenced to 50 years. The man was paroled in 1985 and set free in 1990.

Officer Kaanana had served with the Honolulu Police Department for five years.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30 caliber
Offender Released in 1990

ambush, EDP, sniper

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Officer Kaanana,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Honolulu. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 3, 2025