Young man fatally shot in apparent Mililani robbery; Suspects sought

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Mililani on Thursday.

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Police said at around 11:45 p.m., a man in his late teens to early 20s was fatally shot during an apparent robbery at a residence.

Officials said the suspects fled in a light-colored pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma.

The suspects were described as two men wearing white shirts nd one wearing a dark-colored hoodie.

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The investigation was assigned to the Honolulu Police Department’s Homicide Detail.

Lt. Deena with Honolulu Homicide Detail said, “Preliminary investigation reveals that there was a gathering at one of the residences on the street, where they had some social gambling going on. Approximately two to three males approached and appeared to attempt to rob the people at the social gambling in the garage. During the course of that robbery, one of the individuals was fatally shot.”

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

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