2 armed suspects sought following Waikiki shooting that left man critically injured

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are searching for two armed suspects following a shooting near a busy Waikiki intersection on Friday night that left a man critically injured.

Honolulu EMS said the victim, in his 20s, suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

The shooting happened about 10 p.m. near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Lewers Street.

The Honolulu Police Department said in a brief printed media release that they are looking for two armed suspects, but authorities have not said anything else publicly.

Sources said the two suspects are believed to have fled in a vehicle.

The two suspects allegedly fired more than 20 shots in the melee, police sources told Hawaii News Now.

Paramedics treated the victim on scene before transporting him to a hospital in critical condition.

The road was closed in the area Friday night amid the police investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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