Man Charged After Allegedly Firing Shots at Police in Kailua

Oct 24, 2026

A Kailua man is facing serious charges after allegedly opening fire on police during a domestic violence call, a case that ended peacefully but could have turned deadly.

  • 43-year-old Shawn Warnett allegedly shot at responding officers with a rifle before barricading himself inside his Kailua home.
  • He surrendered without further violence and was arrested.
  • He now faces attempted murder of a law enforcement officer along with several gun-related charges.
  • He is being held without bail while the case proceeds.

Outlook: Warnett is expected to face prosecution on the attempted murder and firearms charges, with no bail in the meantime.

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