HPD releases new details for Halawa murder, Nanakuli shooting

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is holding a press conference at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 to address the Halawa murder and Nanakuli shooting that took place last week.

On Sept. 4, a 43-year-old woman was found dead in her Halawa home with multiple chop wounds to her head and neck, HPD said.

Two days later on Sept. 6, a 38-year-old man was arrested in connection to the woman’s murder.

Over in Nanakuli, also on Sept. 6, HPD responded to reports of gunshots that left at least two men injured.

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As a result, a 19-year-old male was arrested for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, as well as firearms offenses.