Charges declined after Mililani shooting ruled self-defense

Charges declined after Mililani shooting ruled self-defense

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Prosecutors have declined to charge a man in Thursday night’s deadly shooting after detectives said he acted in self-defense.

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It happened around 11:45 p.m. on Kauopua Street in Mililani.

According to police, two men, ages 19 and 21, approached a group that was gathered in the open garage of a home where a social dice gambling event was taking place.

Police said the 19-year-old threatened the group with a firearm and demanded money and property, and the second man also demanded property. During a struggle for the firearm, the 19-year-old was shot and killed, police said.

During the investigation, police previously said a 21-year-old man was identified as the suspect. He turned himself in at the Kapolei Police Station and was arrested for second-degree murder Friday.

On Saturday, the Honolulu Police Department said detectives determined the suspect arrested for second-degree murder acted in self-defense during the incident.

The case was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, and murder charges were declined.

Robbery suspect charged, 3 juveniles arrested

Police said further investigation led to the identification of the second man who allegedly participated in the robbery attempt.

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The 21-year-old suspect was arrested just after 6 p.m. in Waianae on suspicion of first-degree robbery, and subsequently charged with four counts of first-degree robbery.

His bail was set at $250,000.

In addition, police arrested three juvenile males, ages 14, 15 and 17, who allegedly participated in the robbery before the shooting.

HPD said after the shooting occurred, the teens reportedly took property that had been stolen during the robbery.

The 14-year-old was arrested for four counts of first-degree robbery.

The 15- and 17-year-olds were arrested for second-degree theft and first-degree hindering prosecution.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with additional information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers Honolulu at 808-955-8300.

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