Posted on: Thursday, October 10, 2002

Hawai'i briefs

Man shot in face in Waialua

A 26-year-old man was shot in the face yesterday and critically wounded.

Police said the Wahiawa resident, suffering from a gunshot wound to the left side of his face, was brought to the Waialua fire station by another man shortly after 2 p.m.

A fire official said a bullet that appeared to be from a small-caliber pistol had entered just below the mouth.

The victim was conscious and his vital signs were good, the official said. He was flown by Army helicopter to The Queen's Medical Center, where police said he was in critical condition.

Police said they were unable to obtain much information from the victim, but believe he may have been shot near Kukea Circle in Waialua.

No arrests were made last night, police said

Candidates debate tonight

Republican incumbent Barbara Marumoto and Democratic challenger Brian Yamane, candidates for House District 19 (Kaimuki), will take part in a live TV debate tonight as part of the "Vote! 2002: Candidates Debate" series sponsored by 'Olelo Community Television.

The debate will air from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oceanic Channel 54 and Oceanic Digital Control.