A routine Tuesday evening at Stadium Market Place in Honolulu's Salt Lake neighborhood turned into a crime scene after a security guard reported that a man pointed a handgun at him and tried to fire. The gun did not go off, but patrol officers quickly moved in, finding and detaining a 36-year-old suspect at the shopping center, according to police records. He is now facing possible charges of attempted murder in the second degree and first-degree terroristic threatening as detectives work to sort out exactly what happened.
According to KITV, the confrontation was called in at about 6:02 p.m., when the security guard reported that the man had aimed a handgun at him and "attempted to fire." The weapon did not discharge, and responding officers searched the area before arresting a 36-year-old man nearby. Detectives have since taken over the case.
Scene and police response
Officers canvassed the shopping center to make sure no one else had been put in harm's way, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Investigators say they are still collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together a fuller picture of the incident. As of the latest update, officials have not released the suspect's name or booking details.
Charges and what's next
Per KITV, the man's arrest carries potential counts of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree terroristic threatening. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office will review the case to decide whether to file formal charges and what bail, if any, should be requested. In the meantime, investigators are continuing their work on the ground, following up on leads and witness statements.
How to help
The Honolulu Police Department is asking anyone who saw or knows anything about the confrontation at Stadium Market Place to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to detectives or through the department's official tip and CrimeStoppers channels, as outlined on its website.
