Stabbing near Nuuanu YMCA leaves man in critical condition
A 35-year-old man remained in critical condition this afternoon after a stabbing early this morning at the YMCA in Nuuanu.
Police said the victim and a 32-year-old man were arguing when the younger man stabbed the victim with a knife at about 2:40 a.m. at 1441 Pali Highway.
Paramedics treated the victim, who had apparent stab wounds to his head and neck, and took him to a hospital in critical condition, an Emergency Medical Services report said.
Police said the victim remained in critical condition at the hospital this afternoon.
Police arrested the suspect at the scene on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder.
Michael Broderick, president and chief executive officer of YMCA of Honolulu, said in a written statement that the organization was assisting police in the matter and would not release any information about the case to avoid harming the police investigation.
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“But what we can say is that the health and safety of those we serve is a priority and we have policies and procedures in place to ensure that to the fullest extent possible,” he said.