HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department has identified the suspect in the Aug. 8 Chinatown acid attack.
Police say 34-year-old Marquis Johnson is the suspect in the alleged crime that left a 30-year-old man in critical condition.
Chinatown acid attack leaves community on edge
According to HPD, the victim was crossing the street when Johnson allegedly approached him and asked him a few questions before throwing acid on him. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained severe burns to his face and upper body, HPD said.
It is currently unknown if this was a random act of violence, HPD said.
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