In the early hours of the morning in Waianae, Honolulu, a drive-by shooting has come under investigation as an attempted murder case. According to a social media post from the Honolulu Police Department, the incident took place at approximately 12:30 a.m.. A 25-year-old man was targeted as he arrived at his home and was leaving his vehicle. The assailant, who was in a silver Toyota Corolla, fired several shots at the victim but missed, hitting the car instead.
The suspect quickly left the scene immediately following the shooting, which now prompts city authorities to call for the public’s assistance. The Honolulu Police urge anyone with information to come forward, offering options to call 911 or reach out to CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, the latter can also be contacted by walking into any police station, which remain operational round the clock. There’s a sense of urgency in the police’s request, underscoring the gravity of the attack and the threat it represents to public safety.
Investigations are currently active, with District 8 patrol officers spearheading the initial response. The statement from the HPD provided clear details of the event, “A 25-year-old male had just arrived home and exited his vehicle when a silver Toyota Corolla drove by and opened fire. The suspect fired multiple rounds, missing the victim but striking his vehicle.” These early details suggest a deliberate and, particularly concerning, bold act of violence in a residential neighborhood…