One person was killed and another injured in a fatal shooting in Kapolei, Honolulu on Friday. The Honolulu Police Department is investigating. It is reported that the incident occurred at around 11:30 am.
“The investigation into the murder in Kapolepuanohu Plaza is ongoing. A suspect is in custody. The investigation is ongoing, please avoid the area,” they said in a statement.
Hawaii News Now reports that a man in his 20s was found dead at the scene on Puanohu Place. A girl was injured and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Kapolei is a planned community in the city of Oahu. hawaii.
Reaction to Kapolei shootings
Earlier, as the situation unfolded, details of the Kapolei shooting were posted on Facebook, eliciting mixed reactions. “Police respond to fatal shooting in Kapolei,” Hawaii News Now posted. Many people wrote responses.
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“I wonder if this had something to do with the boys fighting inside the Walmart,” one mused. Another added: “What happened to Kapolei??”. Many offered prayers, while others compared it to U.S. states and even urged Hawaii to “stand together.”
Some people call it ‘california 2.0′ perhaps to indicate the shootings reported there. However, the police have also faced their fair share of criticism, with one person commenting, “Ah, since the armed robbery in Kapolei a few weeks ago, are the police patrolling or driving around and in public view?”. Lawmakers also came under fire for the incident.
“Okay, Hirono and Tokuda, we need to respond to all this violence in your backyard. Unless ice Certain involved or illegal races will catch your attention. I guess,” one wrote, referring to Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
Meanwhile, another netizen wrote: “This is why all the police are so nervous.” He said there was a strong response from police in the area.
Kapolei crime statistics
According to the real estate page neighborhood scoutKapolei’s violent crime rate is 1.49 per 1,000 residents. This reportedly makes it safer than 24% of U.S. cities. It also states that a person has a one in 669 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in Kapolei.
Judging from the statistics, the reaction of many netizens was understandable, adding heartbroken emojis to news of the shooting. After the incident, some people also tried to talk about the need for gun control.
