Victim identified, suspect charged in Keeaumoku St. shooting

Victim identified, suspect charged in Keeaumoku St. shooting

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The man killed in a shooting near Ala Moana Sunday morning has been identified, and the suspect has now been charged.

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The Honolulu medical examiner identified the victim as Jashawn K. Wakefield, 23, of Wahiawa.

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Police said Detor Sirom, 37, was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and place to keep pistol.

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The shooting occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Keeaumoku Street and Kapiolani Boulevard.

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Police arrested Sirom Monday afternoon near Auwaiolimu and Whiting streets.

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