Murder suspect in Kailua shooting makes first court appearance
A 24-year-old woman is being held on murder and gun charges after a man was killed near a Kailua festival over the weekend, a grim case for a town that rarely sees deadly shootings.
- The suspect appeared in court for the first time and bail stayed at a million dollars.
- A 30-year-old man was shot and killed during a group fight on Saturday night.
- Police had already broken up an argument at the festival, but the fight started again in a nearby store parking lot.
- Two men were arrested for assault in the same brawl before the victim was found badly hurt and later died at the scene.
- A witness identified the suspect after she came to the police station over an unrelated matter, and she turned herself in Monday.
Outlook: She is due back in court soon, with the case moving toward formal charges and a possible grand jury review.