Suspect arrested for fatally stabbing 77-year-old safety guard

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After an intense island-wide manhunt, police arrested a 51-year-old man Wednesday afternoon in reference to the deadly assault on a safety guard at a shopping center in Kaneohe.

A Honolulu Police Division spokesperson mentioned the suspect faces costs of second-degree homicide.

He was arrested by the Windward Oahu Crime Discount Unit.

Family members recognized the stabbing sufferer as Mike Chu, 77, an lively group member and longtime youth sports activities referee. Authorities mentioned Chu was working as a safety guard on the Windward Metropolis mall round 6 a.m. Tuesday when he was stabbed a number of instances whereas sitting in his automobile.

Buddies mentioned Chu was a well known referee who was very lively within the Kailua Neighborhood Basketball League.

“Actually unhappy for everybody. It is a large loss for the entire group as a result of Mike was only a much-loved particular person. I am positive he would need us to maneuver on, for the children,” Gary mentioned. Tanouye, a buddy of Chu.

Chu leaves behind two kids.

He was anticipating the arrival of his first grandchild in January, kinfolk mentioned.

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