19-year-old arrested in connection to Waikiki shooting

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Waikiki on Sunday, March 16, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

Police announced a 19-year-old male was arrested in Kalihi for reckless endangering and a firearms offense.

Sunday’s incident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue when it was reported that two males exchanged gunfire, striking businesses in the area.

Three shots were said to be fired just across the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

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Officials said all parties involved fled before police arrived.

Honolulu police said this is an ongoing investigation.