A 40-year-old Kapolei man was arrested yesterday after police say he threw an incendiary device at a 27-year-old woman, causing a minor leg injury during a domestic incident that alarmed the neighborhood.
The Star-Advertiser reports that officers responded around 5:27 p.m. to a domestic-related attempted murder in Kapolei. Investigators say the man threw an incendiary device at the woman, causing a minor leg injury. Police reported that the suspect fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody without incident. The case is still under investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300, the Honolulu Police Department says. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through HPD’s online web-tip system.
Investigation and Context
The Star-Advertiser reports that HPD detectives continued gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses last night as the investigation proceeded. The case comes as Kapolei has seen other serious violent incidents this year, including an attempted murder in September.
Police have not released the names of the suspect or the victim as detectives continue their investigation.
