HONOLULU (KHON2) — An Oʻahu man has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree and firearms offenses, with his bail set at $1 million.
Honolulu Police Department confirmed 54-year-old John Garside was arrested on May 24 for allegedly shooting a woman in a vehicle.
Police say that on the morning of May 21, Garside smoked methamphetamine with and demanded sex from a 23-year-old woman. When she refused, Garside shot her, causing injuries to her shoulder, neck and head.
The woman then ran from Garside and hid in the bushes until he left the area.
HPD said a passerby who was driving up Tantalus Drive found the woman walking, who was bleeding from her injuries, and was taken to Queen’s Medical Center in serious condition.
The Criminal Justice Information Services said that Garside has nine counts of prior felony convictions and is currently on probation.
Garside is due back in court on May 29.