HPD investigates fatal shooting in Kailua

Sep 27, 2026

A man was shot and killed at a packed fall festival in Kailua, and the shooter is still at large — bad news for the neighborhood and for anyone planning to attend future public events there.

  • A 30-year-old man was shot Saturday night after a fight broke out between two groups in a parking lot near the festival.
  • Bystanders tried CPR, but he died at the scene; his name has not been released.
  • The suspect is described as a man in his 20s in a black sweater with braided hair, and no arrests have been made.
  • An earlier fight near the festival stage had already forced people to clear the area minutes before the shooting.
  • Residents say violence like this is unheard of in Kailua, and some are now avoiding similar events.

Outlook: Police are asking witnesses to come forward, and the investigation into what sparked the fight continues with the suspect still free.

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