Community sounds the alarm after recent spate of West Oahu gun violence
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Concerned residents were out in full force Saturday to call for an end to ongoing violence on Oahu’s west side.
Three shootings in Waianae in a week prompted city, state, and even federal leaders to take action.
Two teenagers were involved in a double shooting incident Thursday night.
Dozens held signs near Waianae Boat Harbor and Nanakuli Beach Park yesterday, hoping to make change.
Sunday, a sign waving is planned at Mililani at Kamehameha Highway
Elected officials are planning a youth-focused crime prevention town hall for next week. That will be held Wednesday at Waianae High School at 6 p.m.
Also, a gun buyback event will be held at the Aloha Stadium lower parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The state is offering gift cards in exchange for guns. For more information, click here.
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