At 10:25 p.m. Oct. 7 as the victim walked along Kalakaua Avenue with a case of beer, he was stopped by two men. Police have some details about them. Both were heavy-set, about 200 pounds and in their 20s.

One of the suspects, a 5-foot-9 bald man with bird's wings tattooed across his back, grabbed the case of beer, said Honolulu police Sgt. Kim Buffett, coordinator for CrimeStoppers.

The victim and the bald man argued, but were interrupted by the second suspect, a 5-foot-6 man with short, wavy black hair. The second suspect threatened the victim with a screwdriver, Buffett said.

Then the second man punched the victim in the chest so hard, that he fell to the pavement, striking his head. Both suspects left the area.

The victim was originally hospitalized in critical condition, but while he has recovered somewhat, he remains in the hospital, she said.

Detectives investigating the case say the victim cannot remember much of what happened.

"He's pretty bad," Buffett said. "He's missing part of his head."