HONOLULU (Island News) – The suspect involved in the Kapahulu barricade incident, that resulted in one law enforcement officer being shot, has been charged.

Robert Morris now faces federal charges for allegedly shooting a deputy sheriff.

Following a 16-hour standoff in Kapahulu, Morris made his first court appearance on Thursday morning. He was charged with assaulting a federal officer.

He’s accused of shooting a deputy sheriff after he barricaded himself in his Herbert St. home on Tuesday morning.

If convicted, Morris could face up to 20 years in federal prison.

Check out Island News’ previous coverage on this incident, below.

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