Man charged with attempted murder after armed standoff with police

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Sean Warnet, 43, was charged Friday with attempted first-degree murder against a law enforcement officer, use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony and two counts of prohibited weapon.

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Police responded to a call about a domestic dispute on Akiikii Place in the Keolu area of Kailua shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday night.

A 42-year-old woman reportedly told officers that Warnet physically abused her.

According to HPD reports, Warnet came out of the home armed with a gun and fired multiple rounds toward the officers who were trying to arrest him.

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He then allegedly went back inside the home, creating an armed standoff barricade situation.

Warnet eventually surrendered, around 11 p.m., and was placed under arrest on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and other offenses.

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