29-year-old arrested in deadly Pearl Kai Shopping Center assault

Nov 07, 2026

A 29-year-old man was arrested after an argument outside a Pearl Kai Shopping Center Baskin-Robbins turned deadly, a shocking and sad outcome for a usually quiet neighborhood.

  • A man approached 47-year-old Steve Junior Cabagbag, argued with him, then beat him and took his backpack.
  • Cabagbag collapsed, was taken to the hospital, and later died.
  • The suspect ran from the scene; most nearby security cameras were dead, so family members searched for footage themselves.
  • Police had described the suspect as a local man in his 40s before making the arrest of a 29-year-old.
  • Neighbors say this kind of violence is rare in Hawaii and are calling for faster police response when it happens.

Outlook: The case remains under investigation as police pursue charges including manslaughter and first-degree robbery.

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