24-year-old charged in deadly Kailua Target shooting

Sep 30, 2026

A woman has been charged with murder in a fatal shooting outside a Target store in Kailua, Hawaii.

  • Honolulu prosecutors charged 24-year-old Makua Upali Keno with murder and several gun-related counts.
  • Keno is accused of shooting and killing Thomas Malone in the store's parking lot.
  • The shooting happened in a busy retail area, raising safety worries for shoppers in the Kailua community.

Outlook: Keno faces court proceedings on the murder and firearms charges in the weeks ahead.

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