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Kalihi Valley crime called a ‘disaster,' more community tips needed
KALIHI VALLEY, Hawaii (KHON2) — Community concerns are high in Kalihi after two violent incidents overnight.
Police investigating apparent shooting in Kalihi Valley
A shooting at Kalihi Valley Homes left one victim in critical condition, then three officers were almost struck by a suspect in a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning.
The victim of Monday night's Kalihi Valley Homes shooting managed to make it to the Kalihi Police Station before he was brought to the hospital in critical condition.
Community leaders said there is concern for keiki with school out of session.
'Kids are, you know, running around and having fun. We don't want our kids to be worried that someone's going to walk up to them and potentially have a weapon,' said Leialoha Tumbaga, Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board chair.
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The shooting took place just after 9 p.m. Monday and two suspects were still on the loose as of Tuesday afternoon.
Then just after 12:30 Tuesday morning — also in Kalihi — three officers were nearly struck by a 33-year-old man who revved the engine and drove toward them in a stolen suspect was arrested, but more information from residents never hurts investigations.
'HPD are doing their best, and, you know, they're not here to see everything,' said Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Watch organizer Simeon Rojas. 'You know, it's okay to say something because if we don't, we are asking for disaster and that's what's happening at this point.'
Rojas organizes the Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Watch and hopes the latest incidents encourage the community to join up. A 16-year-old teen was shot while the bus he was riding was idling at a Kalihi bus stop in August 2024.
'Just look at it this way. If that person was, or anyone of your family members was in that bus or around that area, you know,' Rojas said, 'It will be a thought where, you know, it's like I wish I put in more time and concerns to the community.'
'So they can only draw from what people are willing to speak out. I'm hoping there are other people who know even more can report anonymously,' Tumbaga with information about the Kalihi Valley Homes shooting is asked to contact Honolulu police.
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