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Man, 70, arrested in Lahaina shooting death of roommate

Maui police arrested a 70-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of his 77-year-old roommate in Lahaina.

The victim has been identified as Frederick Bacolini.

The suspect and Bacolini were involved in an argument at their residence about 8:05 p.m. Tuesday. Police said a gunshot was heard and Bacolini was found with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center where he died.

Police arrested the alleged gunman at the scene on suspicion of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of an unregistered firearm.

The investigation is ongoing.

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