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Police search for man after woman set on fire in Kahaluu

Police are looking for a 25-year-old man who was arguing with a 24-year-old woman in a van just before the woman was allegedly set on fire in Kahaluu Monday.

The incident occurred near the intersection of Kahekili and Kamehameha highways around 2 p.m.

Police said the couple were arguing in a parked van when the argument escalated.

Homicide detectives have classified the case as an attempted second-degree murder. No arrests have been made.

The woman suffered second-degree burns to her arms, legs and back.

An accelerant was reportedly used in the crime and a vehicle was damaged by the ensuing blaze.

16 responses to “Police search for man after woman set on fire in Kahaluu”

  1. Bdpapa says:

    Set him on fire!

  2. oiwi808 says:

    i’m sure they have a name…that would help.

  3. 808Cindy says:

    This article places more fear in our communities … people are not taught to respect one another .. the RAT RACE is here and thriving!!! We read about it in school … its now here! We live in it!

  4. HakunaMatata says:

    Waiting for Allie to say “Scary North Side”.

  5. andthen says:

    a name would be helpful!

  6. mikethenovice says:

    As long as she is alive, she can describe the assailant.

  7. mikethenovice says:

    Burns are a very painful injury. I am praying for speedy recovery.

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