Six California Tourists Injured in Maui Resort Pool Brawl

A California family's vacation at a luxury Maui resort turned violent on July 17 when they were attacked by a group of young people in a chaotic poolside brawl that left multiple family members injured. The incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. at the Kaanapali Alii resort in West Maui, is under investigation by the Maui Police Department.

Police responded to a report of a disturbance involving approximately 30 people near the resort's pool. Upon arrival, officers found 10 to 15 people still at the scene, several with visible injuries. The victims, seven tourists from California ranging in age from 17 to 62, reported that they were assaulted after a group of juveniles began throwing heavy pool furniture and physically attacking people in the area. At least six of the victims required emergency medical treatment.

One family member, Joseph Hadfield, described a severe escalation. He stated that a girl who appeared to be leading a group of locals had earlier made direct threats, getting in people's faces and saying, "Tonight we're going to beat up your guys. We're going to beat up these white boys." The family alleges that the attackers used the term "haole," a Hawaiian word for...