One dead after Kailua shooting at Target parking lot
One person is dead after a Saturday night Kailua shooting in the Target parking lot on Hahani Street. Honolulu police opened a homicide investigation after reports of shots fired around 8:30 p.m., near the Kailua Fall Festival. Witnesses described a fight followed by a gunshot. Officials have not released a motive or the victim's identity.
Key Takeaways
- One person died after a shooting in the Kailua Target parking lot on Saturday night.
- Honolulu Police Department responded to shots fired on Hahani Street around 8:30 p.m. and opened a homicide investigation.
- The incident occurred across from the Kailua Fall Festival, scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Witnesses reported a fight, then a gunshot; EMS was requested for the scene.
- Police asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
What happened in the Kailua Target parking lot?
According to Hawaii News Now, one person died after a shooting in the Kailua Target parking lot on Saturday. Honolulu police said they were called to Hahani Street for a report of shots fired at around 8:30 p.m.
Officers opened a homicide investigation. A body was seen in the parking lot across from where the Kailua Fall Festival was taking place. Police said they requested Emergency Medical Services after shots were fired in front of the store, and EMS confirmed it was responding.
Was the Kailua Fall Festival affected?
The annual community event ran from 5 to 10 p.m. along Hahani Street, featuring live music, food vendors, and family activities. The shooting unfolded nearby during the busy weekend gathering.
Witnesses reported seeing a fight, then hearing a gunshot. Hawaii News Now reported that sources said a performer on stage announced a suspect was arrested and that attendees were safe to go home. Separately, Hindustan Times noted that police have not publicly confirmed whether arrests were made.
What have police confirmed so far?
Honolulu police confirmed an active murder investigation near the Target store in Kailua and urged the public to avoid the area. Authorities also asked drivers to keep roadways clear so first responders could operate safely.
Details on what led up to the shooting have not been released. Police have not publicly identified the victim or stated a motive. Coverage of this and related cases appears in our True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries section as more information becomes available.
Hawaii News Now said it had reached out to police and was awaiting a further response.