Halawa House Under Murder Investigation by Police
When I first heard about the incident in Halawa this past Thursday, I couldn’t help but feel the shock ripple through the community. A quiet neighborhood, the kind where neighbors wave as you walk by, suddenly became the center of a tragic story. Honolulu police were called to a home along Ha’aheo Place shortly after 11 a.m., responding to what would turn into a second-degree murder investigation.
The victim, an adult woman, suffered apparent blunt force trauma. As of Thursday evening, her identity hasn’t been released, and no arrests have been made. Walking past the scene, you could see the area taped off, a stark reminder that even the most peaceful streets can harbor unimaginable events.
What struck me most while speaking to residents was how much they value their community’s calm and safety. Sharrel Souza, who has lived in the area for six years, told me, “We’ve always liked Aiea, it’s a quiet community…