Police investigate attempted murder after 15-year-old shot in Halawa
A 15-year-old boy is in surgery after being shot in a parking lot at Halawa Housing on Oahu, and police are treating the case as attempted murder — bad news for a community already uneasy about late-night violence.
- The teen was hanging out with two friends between buildings in the early morning hours when a light-red four-door sedan slowly pulled into the lot.
- A man in a ski mask and all-black clothing got out, walked up to the group, and fired multiple shots from a handgun before fleeing in the car.
- The victim was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound and is now in surgery; the other two teens were not hit.
- Neighbors say they are scared of unknown cars pulling into the complex at night and want parents to keep kids indoors after dark.
Outlook: Police are still working out whether the shooter was the driver or a passenger and are asking anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers.