Suspect arrested in connection with shooting that left 23-year-old dead

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting overnight at Kuhio Park Towers in Kalihi that left a 23-year-old man.

Authorities believe the violence wasn’t a random act.

HPD said the 20-year-old suspect turned himself in on Wednesday morning and was arrested for second-degree murder and firearms offenses.

The investigation into what led up to the shooting is ongoing.

Emergency crews responded to the scene around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at Linapuni and North School streets.

The victim was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. Honolulu EMS rushed the victim to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say the victim and shooter likely knew each other.

Residents have identified the victim as “Richie” Kony, who witnesses say lives at the complex and was shot multiple times.

There are suspicions that a gang from another housing complex may have been involved.

“Nothing new. They’ve been here. They’ve always been here,” one resident told HNN.

Security appeared heightened inside the complex on Wednesday.

Sergio Alcubilla who runs the Hawaii Workers Center located on the property, says his staff have felt safe on the propety.

“I want to say it’s actually improved a bit, in terms of the patrols and checking in with the security guards at the front,” said Alcubilla.

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