Unattended death investigation launched after body found in grassy median in Waikiki

Honolulu police are investigating after a body was found in Waikiki on Sunday night.
Honolulu police are investigating after a body was found in Waikiki on Sunday night.(Hawaii News Now)
Published: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:30 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A grisly discovery was made in Waikiki on Sunday night after a body was found in a grassy median.

According to Honolulu police, the body of the 52-year-old man was found around 6:30 p.m., just past the turnoff for Monsarrat Avenue.

Emergency crews had attempted to resuscitate the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A portion of Kalakaua Avenue was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.

Police have opened an unattended death case as the investigation continues.