Police seek suspect in Kalihi stabbing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Department is searching for the suspect accused of critically stabbing a man in Kalihi.

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First responders were alerted to the incident at around 6:20 p.m. near Bannister Street.

According to police, a 24-year-old man and the suspect were involved in an argument, which then escalated after the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim and fled the scene.

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Police describe the male suspect as about 6 feet tall, of a medium build, with black hair and medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a yellow sweater.

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services administered advanced life-saving treatment and took the victim to the hospital in critical condition for further treatment.

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HPD has opened an attempted murder investigation.

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