As the investigation continued, detectives determined that the 21-year-old male previously arrested for Murder in the Second Degree acted in self-defense during the incident. This case was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, and murder charges were declined.
Further investigation revealed that three juvenile males, ages 14, 15, and 17, were additional participants in the robbery that preceded the shooting. Following the shooting, the three juveniles reportedly took property that had been stolen during the robbery.
The 14-year-old male was apprehended and arrested for four counts of Robbery in the First Degree.
The 15-year-old and 17-year-old males were arrested for Theft in the Second Degree and Hindering Prosecution in the First Degree.
The case involving the 21-year-old adult male who participated in the robbery was conferred with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Four counts of Robbery in the First Degree were accepted, and his bail was set at $250,000.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers Honolulu at 808-955-8300.
