Two boys and two young men — ages 15, 17, 19 and 24 — narrowly escaped injury early Monday after three masked suspects fired at a bus stop on Kamehameha Highway in Salt Lake. The incident, which unfolded around 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 11, 2025, left shaken witnesses but no reported injuries.
Police say shots fired at bus stop
According to the Honolulu Police Department, District 3 Patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire near Kohomua Street at about 5:50 a.m. The post says the suspects fired several shots into the air before pointing a firearm at the victims and firing multiple additional rounds.
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The suspects fled in a white truck and were described as three males wearing ski masks, police said. Officers have not identified suspects and said the investigation is ongoing as detectives canvass the area for surveillance and witnesses.
Investigation under way and how to submit tips
In its post, the Honolulu Police Department urged anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, per the department. Investigators said they will release more information if arrests are made or new leads develop.
Detectives have not released a motive, and no injuries were reported at the scene, authorities said. Residents with doorbell or traffic camera footage covering Kamehameha Highway near Kohomua Street in the early-morning hours were asked to check their recordings and contact police if they see anything relevant.
Legal context
Shooting at people — and particularly from a moving vehicle — can form the basis for serious felony charges, including attempted murder, depending on whether prosecutors can show intent to kill. Any charges would be determined by the evidence collected by HPD and the Honolulu prosecutor's office following the investigation.
What neighbors should know
Kamehameha Highway is a busy corridor and this incident underscores the risks faced by people who use transit stops during off-peak hours. Police advise commuters to remain alert, travel with others when possible, and report suspicious activity to 911.
If you witnessed the incident or have video that could help, contact Honolulu Police or CrimeStoppers anonymously at (808) 955-8300. We will update this story as additional details are released by the department.
