Man arrested after knife incident injures two in Nanakuli

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Police arrested a man Saturday night after two people were injured during an incident in Nanakuli.

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According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers responded to Electric Beach around 8 p.m.

Investigators said the suspect, 64, approached a large gathering while armed with a knife. An argument followed and a struggle broke out, leaving a 54-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman injured.

The 54-year-old man was transported to a hospital for treatment, while the woman was treated at the scene.

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Officers arrested the suspect upon arrival on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder.

Police said charges are pending review by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers Honolulu at (808) 955-8300.

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