Honolulu police say a heated argument on Kaimukī Avenue turned into a gun scare Monday morning when a 36-year-old man allegedly pulled out a silver handgun, threatened a 43-year-old man and then took off on a moped. The 43-year-old man was not injured, and officers later tracked down and arrested the suspect that afternoon. The investigation is still active, according to authorities.
Police account of the incident
According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers were called to Kaimukī Avenue at about 7:45 a.m. Monday after reports of an argument between the two men. Investigators say the 36-year-old allegedly brandished a silver handgun at the 43-year-old, then fled the scene on a moped before officers arrived.
The department detailed the incident in an online bulletin and also shared it on Facebook. Police say they are following up on leads as they continue to develop the case.
Tip leads to arrest hours later
Hawaii News Now reports that officers received a tip about the suspect's whereabouts at about 2:33 p.m. Detectives then located, identified and arrested the 36-year-old man at roughly 3:09 p.m., several hours after the moped getaway. The outlet notes that no one was hurt in the confrontation.
Honolulu police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact CrimeStoppers or call 911.
Possible charges and penalties
In its bulletin, HPD described the case as a terroristic threatening arrest. Under state law, terroristic threatening in the first degree is a felony offense that can bring heightened penalties when a firearm or other dangerous instrument is involved. The statute is detailed on Justia, which outlines how the offense is classified and the circumstances that affect its severity.
Prosecutors will review the investigation and decide what charges to pursue. Honolulu police have not released the suspect’s name or booking details. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, and HPD says it will update the public as the case moves forward.
