Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a tense midday road-rage clash in Kailua on Sunday, June 28. Investigators say a driver pulled a gun and fired at another car, where a 25-year-old man and his 24-year-old female passenger escaped injury even as their vehicle was hit.
The Honolulu Police Department says the shooting happened around 12:08 p.m. when an unknown man in a white Ford van flashed a handgun and opened fire on the victims' vehicle, striking the car but not the people inside. Anyone with information or video of the encounter is urged to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, according to Honolulu Police.
District 4 patrol officers are investigating an attempted murder that occurred on Sunday, June 28, in Kailua. At approximately 12:08 p.m., an unknown male driving a white Ford van was involved in a road rage incident with a 25-year-old man and his 24-year-old female passenger. The unknown male displayed a handgun and fired, striking the vehicle. Neither occupant was injured. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.
— Honolulu Police (@HonoluluPolice) June 29, 2026
District 4 Investigating
District 4 detectives, who cover Windward Oʻahu, are leading the case and canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. The district includes Kailua, Kāneʻohe and nearby neighborhoods, and operates a Kailua substation with community policing teams, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone who saw the confrontation, or who may have dash-cam, door-cam or cellphone video, to come forward. Tips can be routed through the department or submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers. Detectives have not publicly released any suspect description beyond the white Ford van, and the investigation remains active as officers work new leads, per the Honolulu Police.
Legal Notes
Attempted murder is a major felony under Hawaii law, and using or threatening to use a firearm during a felony can trigger tougher penalties if prosecutors file charges. The statutory language on homicide and attempts is detailed in the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The Honolulu Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and is again urging anyone with information to contact authorities. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
