A 71-year-old man was rushed to a hospital in serious condition Monday evening after a stabbing on Makiki Street that rattled the Honolulu neighborhood. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and police responded to the scene, where first responders found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officials have not released his name, and his injuries were described as serious as detectives began trying to sort out what happened and whether anyone is in custody.
What emergency crews reported
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said they received a call about the stabbing around 6:45 p.m. on March 16 and treated the man on Makiki Street before taking him to a nearby hospital, according to KHON2. The outlet reported that the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and that both EMS and police units responded to the scene. As of that report, it remained unclear whether any arrests had been made.
Makiki's recent safety concerns
A July 2025 ATM stabbing in the neighborhood prompted an attempted-murder investigation, as reported in coverage of an ATM stabbing at Makiki shopping center. Another Makiki stabbing was reported by Hawaii News Now in December 2025, underscoring a pattern of knife attacks that has worried neighbors and business owners. Those earlier incidents led to police appeals for witnesses and requests that anyone with video keep it for detectives.
Police investigation and tips
Honolulu police have not released further details about the March 16 attack, and no suspect had been publicly identified or arrest announced at the time of the KHON2 report. Detectives are asking anyone with information or footage from the area to contact the Honolulu Police Department or CrimeStoppers. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
