Kailua shooting suspect held without bail in Target parking lot killing

Oct 08, 2026

A judge has revoked bail for the woman accused of killing a father in a Kailua Target parking lot, keeping her locked up until trial — a win for prosecutors and the victim's family.

  • Helilini Kahili Makualo Palikino was ordered held without bail after an earlier judge had set bail at $1 million.
  • The judge revoked bail after hearing from prosecutors and reviewing the grand jury indictment.
  • She is charged with shooting and killing Thomas Malone last month in the Target parking lot near the Kailua fall festival.
  • The fight allegedly started as an argument at the festival and spilled into the parking lot.
  • She has pleaded not guilty.

Outlook: Her trial is set to start the week of December 7, and she stays in custody until then.

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