Suspect arrested in deadly Keeaumoku St. shooting

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday near the intersection of Keeaumoku Street and Kapiolani Boulevard.

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On Monday afternoon, District 1 Crime Reduction Unit officers arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of second-degree murder, police said.

Hawaii News Now was there when police captured the suspect near Auwaiolimu and Whiting streets.

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The investigation stems from a shooting reported around 4:53 a.m. Sunday.

Emergency Medical Services said a 23-year-old man suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Police later said the victim died from his injuries, prompting investigators to reclassify the case from attempted murder to second-degree murder.

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Charges are being sought through the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

The investigation remains ongoing.