The Honolulu Police Department is actively seeking a suspect in connection with an attempted murder that occurred earlier this month. A social media post from the department identifies the suspect as 38-year-old Issachar Meafou, who is described as a Samoan male, standing 5-foot-9 and weighing 240 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair, and a distinctive "S" tattoo on his left cheek. In the early hours of April 17, at approximately 3:55 am, it is alleged that Meafou fired multiple shots at a group of males located at a gaming establishment near Sunny's Mart in the Kalihi area, according to the Honolulu Police Department's official Facebook page.
The Honolulu Police have issued a warning to the public stating Meafou should be considered armed and dangerous and have advised individuals not to approach him if seen, but to call 911 or reach out to Crime Stoppers immediately to report any information that could lead to his capture, Meafou's whereabouts at this time remain unknown. The department has not released further details on the motive behind the shooting or the condition of the victims involved in the incident. Community members have been on high alert since the announcement of this violent altercation rocked their otherwise quiet corner of Kalihi.
While the search continues, the police are asking for the community's assistance in locating the suspect. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward through Crime Stoppers, though the police emphasize the importance of not trying to apprehend the individual personally due to the potential risk he poses. The incident has sparked discussions within the community about safety and the prevalence of gun violence that seems to pierce even the calm of island life.
