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Maui pedestrian hurt critically
A pedestrian was in critical condition this morning at Maui Memorial Medical Center after he was struck by a van last night in Kahului.
The pedestrian, a 50-year-old man from Kahului, was in a crosswalk on Pu'unene Avenue, north of Kamehameha Avenue, police said, and was struck by a van traveling southeast on Pu'unene at 7:29 p.m.
The driver of the van is a Kula man, 58, police said; neither he nor his passenger, an 11-year-old boy, was injured.
Police are investigating the accident.
Man wanted by Navy, police
Police and Navy security officials are asking for tips in locating a man wanted on a federal terroristic threatening warrant and for questioning in drug and firearms violations.
Ian Enitan
Ian Enitan, 35, is described as Filipino, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds, with a slim build. He has black hair, brown eyes and tattoos on his right arm, left shoulder, left ankle and left hand, police said.
Investigators believe he may carry a dependent military identification card and may be entering military installations. He is trained in various martial arts and considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Anyone with information about Enitan may call Investigator Travis Earl of Navy Regional Security Investigation at 474-6205. Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
Waikiki man held in shooting
A 21-year-old Waikiki man was in custody this morning in connection with an attempted murder case that was opened after a Jan. 30 shooting near Ala Moana Beach Park.
The man was arrested at 9:25 p.m. Saturday in the 1900 block of Kalakaua Ave.
Police said the case began with an argument involving two men in the Ala Moana Boulevard area, near the Ala Wai bridge. A shot was fired, police said, but there were no injuries.
Police are investigating possible charges of attempted murder and first-degree reckless endangering.
