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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 18, 2008

Man, 63, arrested after fatal stabbing

By Rod Ohira
Advertiser Staff Writer

Police arrested a 63-year-old man last night after a fatal stabbing in Makiki.

The male victim was taken in critical condition with multiple stab wounds to an area hospital at 6:40 p.m., according to Emergency Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic.

The man died at The Queen's Medical Center, police said.

The victim was found in a car near Cartwright Park on Ke'eaumoku Street, just makai of H-1 Freeway.

Witnesses told police the suspect and victim were arguing in the car on Ke'eaumoku Street near the park. The suspect fled from the vehicle and was chased by bystanders.

Police arrested the suspect in the parking lot of Times Supermarket at 1290 S. Beretania St.

Reach Rod Ohira at rohira@honoluluadvertiser.com.