Police arrest 17-year-old in connection with deadly shooting in West Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a deadly shooting in Makaha on Saturday.

According to a police report, the teen was arrested in the Waianae area on Sunday around 5 p.m. Authorities are not revealing his name because he is a minor.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of the shooting around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Investigators believe the teen was with a group hunting on private property at Ohikilolo Ranch when the 39-year-old victim confronted them about their dogs attacking his steer, or male cattle.

HPD Lt. Deena Thoemmes said in a news conference on Sunday that one of the hunters shot the victim. The hunters then fled on foot toward Farrington Highway.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A second-degree murder investigation was launched.

Hawaii News Now learned Monday that the teen suspect’s brother has also been arrested.

According to arrest logs, 19-year-old Cyrrus Isaiah Kala Pila Kekawa was booked Tuesday afternoon for criminal contempt.

It’s unclear if his arrest is connected to the case.

An investigation remains ongoing.