Murder investigation continues after body found in Tantalus
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Detectives are continuing to investigate a murder involving the body of a 22-year-old man found in the Tantalus area.
Lt. Deena Thoemmes of the Honolulu Police Department’s Homicide Detail said a passerby discovered the victim off of Tantalus Drive at approximately 2:40 p.m. Sunday.
Emergency Medical Services responded and he was pronounced dead.
According to Thoemmes, the victim sustained some traumatic head injuries.
Detectives are investigating; no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
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