Update: CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Tyler Lafaele Legatasia who was wanted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.
Legatasia turned himself in at the Alapai Police Station on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Original Post: CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tyler Lafaele Legatasia who is wanted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree in connection to a shooting that occurred in the University area.
On Monday, July 18, 2022, at approximately 10:21 p.m., the victim and his friends were involved in an argument with two males in the area of the Ala Wai Community Park. Both males left but returned shortly thereafter at which time Suspect #1 pulled out a firearm and shot several times at the victim and his friends. The victim was shot and sustained gunshots wounds. The suspects then fled in a vehicle that was being driven by an unknown person, Suspect #3. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition with a non-life-threatening injuries. Through the investigation Suspect #1 and Suspect #2 were positively identified. Suspect #2 was located and arrested without incident and is currently in custody.
Suspect #1 was positively identified as Tyler Lafaele Legatasia. He is now wanted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Legatasia may be in possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300. The public may now send anonymous web tips to www.honolulucrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips App.