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Man, 55, critically injured in Waikiki stabbing

A homeless man was critically injured in a stabbing in Waikiki early today, Honolulu police said.

The stabbing occurred on Ohua Avenue at about 12:25 a.m.

Police said a male suspect approached the victim, 55, and repeatedly stabbed him with a sharp object.

The victim sustained stab wounds to his upper body and was taken in critical condition to a hospital.

Patrol officers responded and searched for the suspect to no avail.

Police have opened a second-degree attempted murder investigation.

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