comscore Honolulu police arrest man, 40, after fatal stabbing in Kakaako | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Top News

Honolulu police arrest man, 40, after fatal stabbing in Kakaako

Honolulu Star-Advertiser logo
Unlimited access to premium stories for as low as $12.95 /mo.
Get It Now
  • GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Honolulu police arrest a man identified as a resident of Halekauwila Place in connection with a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

    GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM

    Honolulu police arrest a man identified as a resident of Halekauwila Place in connection with a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

  • GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Honolulu police investigate a stabbing outside Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako Wednesday night.

    GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM

    Honolulu police investigate a stabbing outside Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako Wednesday night.

  • GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Honolulu police investigators cordon off and collect evidence after a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

    GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM

    Honolulu police investigators cordon off and collect evidence after a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

  • GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Honolulu police respond to the scene of a fatal stabbing outside Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

    GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM

    Honolulu police respond to the scene of a fatal stabbing outside Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

  • GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Honolulu police arrest a man identified as a resident of Halekauwila Place in connection with a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

    GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM

    Honolulu police arrest a man identified as a resident of Halekauwila Place in connection with a fatal stabbing fronting Halekauwila Place at 655 Halekauwila St. in Kakaako on Wednesday night.

Honolulu police arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a deadly stabbing in Kakaako Wednesday night.

Police said the suspect and a 52-year-old man were involved in a physical altercation on Keawe Street near the intersection of Halekauwila Street shortly before 6:50 p.m.

The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times.

Lt. Deena Thoemmes of the Honolulu Police Department’s Homicide Detail said they believe the suspect resides in an apartment building in the area and the victim appeared to be homeless.

Emergency Medical Services responded and treated the victim for stab wounds to the front and back of his torso as well as wounds to his extremities. He was taken in critical condition to a hospital and died.

Positive identification is pending.

Responding officers located the suspect at the 600 block of Halekauwila Street and arrested him on suspicion of second-degree murder.

Police are continuing the investigation and said charges are pending.

Comments (52)

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines.

Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.

Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Submit your coronavirus news tip.

Be the first to know
Get web push notifications from Star-Advertiser when the next breaking story happens — it's FREE! You just need a supported web browser.
Subscribe for this feature

Scroll Up