2 critically injured in Hopaka St. shooting, homicide investigation underway

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning.

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Around 3:45 a.m., Honolulu police responded to a report of a large fight involving numerous people at a business on Hopaka Street.

Investigators said gunshots were fired during the disturbance. As patrons fled, additional gunshots were reportedly heard outside.

A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

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EMS said crews responded shortly before 4 a.m. and transported the two men to an emergency room in critical condition after administering advanced life support measures.

Police have classified the case as a homicide investigation.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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

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