KAILUA-KONA — U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today spoke on the House floor honoring the service and sacrifice of Hawaii Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said:

“I rise today to honor the life of Hawaii County Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who died yesterday after being fatally shot Tuesday night during a traffic stop in Mountain View.

“Bronson was just 46 years old, a father of three, a graduate of Waimea High School on Kauaʻi, a 10 year veteran of the police force, and a public servant recognized by his community, fellow officers, and family and friends as one of a kind because of his dedication to service, his kindness, and his heart of aloha. He was part of the Puna Patrol Division who over the last few months have been working around the clock to support their community in crisis due to ongoing volcanic activity and lava flow, helping residents who have been displaced from their homes, businesses, and farms.

“We mourn with the community of Puna, the Hawai‘i police department, and Bronson’s ohana that he left behind, Casey, Samson, Grace, and Nathan. We can never forget the sacrifices our law enforcement officers and their families make every day to serve and protect.”