Man arrested for allegedly punching security guard over mask dispute
Published: Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:02 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly punching a security guard over a mask dispute in Waikiki.
Authorities said the security guard, described as a man in his 70s, tried to escort Mackenzie Barefoot out of a public area after he refused to wear a mask.
Police said that’s when Barefoot allegedly punched the security guard in the head.
He was arrested just before 4 p.m. near the Waikiki Shell.
Officials said he remains in custody and faces an assault charge.
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