A 39-year-old man was shot and seriously injured last night in Kalihi, setting off a late-night hunt for a suspect near Mayor Wright Homes, police said. Officers responded to reports of a single gunshot at about 9:44 p.m. in front of 555 N King Street, near Dillingham Boulevard. A witness told officers they saw a male suspect take off toward the housing complex after the shot. The victim was taken to a hospital, and authorities are urging anyone who knows what happened to speak up.
Police Open Attempted Murder Investigation
According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and quickly opened an attempted murder investigation after the gunfire was reported. Investigators say they are canvassing the area for witnesses and checking nearby businesses and buildings for any surveillance video that may have captured the shooting or the suspect running from the scene.
Victim, EMS Response And Possible Motive
As reported by Hawaii News Now, Emergency Medical Services treated the 39-year-old man for an upper-body gunshot wound, providing advanced life support before transporting him to an area hospital. Sources told the station the shooting may have followed an argument inside a nearby convenience store, though police have not confirmed any motive and have not said what led up to the gunfire.
Witness Accounts And How To Help
Witnesses told officers they saw a male suspect running makai toward Mayor Wright Homes from the scene, as per the Honolulu Police Department. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the suspect, heard the argument, or captured the incident on video to call 911 or contact Honolulu CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.
How This Fits Into Recent Kalihi Incidents
The shooting is the latest violent incident in Kalihi this year, in a neighborhood where gunfire has been drawing increasing attention from both residents and law enforcement. Recent coverage by Hawaii News Now and statements from the Honolulu Police Department show officers have opened several attempted murder investigations in the area in recent months as they work to track suspects and gather surveillance footage.
