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Shawn Lewis

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of Monday, September 16, 2024, a life was tragically cut short near the intersection of Honoapiilani Highway and Waiolu Place in Waikapu, Maui. Shawn Lewis, a 42-year-old resident of Lahaina, was found lifeless in his vehicle, a discovery that has shaken the local community and left authorities searching for answers.

Initially, the incident appeared to be a motor vehicle accident, prompting a five-hour closure of the busy highway as investigators combed the sc ...Read More
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  • KITV Island News: Lahaina man found dead in Waikapu shooting incident
  • https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com: MPD launches investigation after deadly ‘shooting incident’
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Lewis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Wailuku

    HI

    2024-09-16

    42

    Shawn

    Lewis

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hi everyone,
    I've been reflecting a lot on the tragic passing of Shawn Lewis, and I'm curious abo... ...Read More
    09/24/2024
    Hey everyone,
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    09/20/2024
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