Suspect in deadly Pearl Kai assault, robbery released pending investigation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department released the 29-year-old man arrested after a deadly assault and robbery at Pearl Kai, pending further investigation.

The victim, Steve Junior Cabagbag, 47, was attacked last Wednesday at around 8:50 p.m. outside of Baskin-Robbins.

According to investigators, a man approached Cabagbag and began arguing with him before assaulting him and stealing his backpack.

Cabagbag collapsed and became unresponsive. Emergency Medical Services transported him to a hospital, where he later died.

The Honolulu Police Department arrested the 29-year-old Saturday and released him a day later.

The department said the investigation is ongoing.