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Man dies after shooting in Aiea, suspect arrested at scene

Peter Boylan

A man is dead following a shooting this afternoon near a home on Kaulainahee Place in Aiea.

Another man was initially arrested this afternoon on suspicion of attempted murder in the second degree following the shooting.

Shortly after 2 p.m. today, officers responded to a weapons call on Kaulainahee Place in Aiea, according to the Honolulu Police Department. At about 2:16 p.m. the Honolulu Fire Department posted a notice warning of a “Probable Active Threat Incident at 99-639 Kaulainahee Pl with HFD Resources,” according to a news alert from HFD.

By the time firefighters arrived on scene at 2:22 p.m., they determined it was not an active threat. HPD and city Emergency Medical Services technicians were on the scene when HFD’s engine 10 arrived.

The male victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He died a short time later. His identity was not immediately released.

Officers arrested an adult male at the scene in connection with the shooting.

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