At-large Kalihi shooting suspect faces multiple charges
COURTESY HPD
Issachar Meafou
A wanted 38-year-old shooting suspect, described by police as armed and dangerous, has been charged with allegedly shooting up an illegal game room in Kalihi.
Issachar Meafou fired multiple gunshots at a game room near Sunny’s Mart before 4 a.m. on April 17, according to the Honolulu Police Department. No injuries were reported.
“The suspect is still outstanding,” HPD said.
Meafou was described as 5 feet 9 inches, about 240 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair and an “S” tattoo on his left cheek. Police caution that Meafou should be considered armed and dangerous and they urge the public not to approach him.
On Sunday, the city Department of the Prosecuting Attorney declined to charge Meafou with first-degree attempted murder. Prosecutors reclassified two counts of second-degree attempted murder to first-degree reckless endangering.
Meafou was charged with two counts of reckless endangering, place to keep pistol or revolver, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and second-degree assault.
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A warrant was issued for his arrest and his bail is set at $200,000.
Meafou is a “persistent offender” who has been convicted of two or more felonies and faces enhanced sentencing if convicted, authorities said.
Anyone with information on Meafou’s whereabouts should call 911 or Honolulu CrimeStoppers. Anonymous tips can be reported to CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300, via the free P3 Tips app, or at honolulucrimestoppers.org.
