District 3 officers are investigating an Assault in the Second Degree that occurred on July 27, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of a Waipahu supermarket.

A 28-year-old male was assaulted by an unknown male armed with a machete and suffered a laceration. He was treated and transported to an area hospital.

The suspect is described as a Samoan male in his 40s with a medium build, last seen wearing a white tank top and blue jean shorts.

The suspect fled the scene in an unknown vehicle and remains outstanding.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.