Honolulu International Airport. Photo: Wendy Osher.
The Honolulu International Airport remains open today, with no impact on flight operations following an incident at the commuter terminal at 5:48 a.m. involving a man who forced his way into a secured area.
The suspect was immediately placed in custody.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including Securitas Law Enforcement Officers, state sheriffs and Transportation Security Administration officers.
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The suspect became unresponsive at the scene. Life-saving measures were initiated by the Honolulu Fire Department, EMS and Airport Rescue Fire Fighters.
The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital where he died.
One law enforcement officer with Securitas was injured and has been taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
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The Honolulu Police Department has opened an unattended death investigation.
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