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Law enforcement officials in Hawaii are on the lookout for a suspect accused of throwing acid into a man’s face on Friday night in Honolulu, resulting in critical injuries.
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) received a report of an assault around 10 p.m. in the Chinatown area.
Witnesses reported that a 30-year-old man was attacked by an unknown suspect who threw an unidentified liquid at his face while he was crossing the street.
The liquid was later identified as sulfuric acid by the Honolulu Fire Department, a highly corrosive substance causing severe burns to skin and tissues.
The suspect and victim are not believed to have known each other. (Mitchell Layton)
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The victim was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition, as per an HPD spokesperson.
Due to the seriousness of his injuries, HPD detectives were unable to interview him immediately for further details.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that there was no prior acquaintance between the victim and the suspect,” the spokesperson stated. “Currently, detectives are examining the area for surveillance footage and additional witnesses.”
The incident occurred in Honolulu’s Chinatown neighborhood. (Getty Images)
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The case is being treated as first-degree assault, a serious offense in Hawaii.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and it’s uncertain whether it qualifies as a hate crime.
Authorities are still unsure of the motive behind the acid attack. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images)
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The suspect is described as a 6-foot tall man last seen wearing a blue fitted shirt, a do-rag with a camera around his neck, and carrying a red bottle. The investigation is ongoing, according to the police.
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