The Honolulu Police Department is on the hunt for a man suspected of an acid attack in Chinatown on August 8, which resulted in a 30-year-old man suffering critical injuries. Through a social media post, the HPD identified Marquis Johnson, a 34-year-old man, as the primary suspect and warned the public of his dangerous nature.
Law enforcement officials urged anyone who encounters Johnson to avoid making contact and instead immediately call 911. The Honolulu Police Department, alongside offering a description of Johnson as a 6-foot tall male with distinctive attire, stressed the critical condition of the victim, who is receiving treatment for the severe burns caused by sulfuric acid. The suspect, said to have been wearing a blue fitted shirt, a dew rag, and carrying a red bottle at the time of the incident, remains at large, and the situation continues to unfold.
Details of the crime scene emerged shortly after the attack, with emergency services and the Honolulu Fire Department swiftly responding to the event. According to statements collected from witnesses, the suspect approached without warning and engaged in the assault.
Requests from authorities have contributed to ongoing efforts to locate Johnson, as the Honolulu Police Department continues to request information that may assist in his apprehension. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300 or via the P3 Tips app.
