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The public can second-guess the decisions made by the Honolulu Police Department in the New Year’s Day attempt to apprehend attempted murder suspect Sidney Tafokitau.
If there’s any blame to go around, it should 100% be on the now-deceased suspect who led the police around the island, putting residents along the route at risk. No one will ever know what was going through Tafokitau’s mind as his futile attempt to evade capture ended in a barrage of bullets.
Possibly sensing a no-win situation, he may have decided to try and take down as many police officers with him before his demise. Let’s be thankful for the bravery and courage of the officers who risked their lives to get a dangerous criminal off our streets and neighborhoods.
Judd Ota
Aiea
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