WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – A 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital after an apparent aggravated assault incident occurred in the Waipahu area late Monday night.

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) responded to Honowai St. and Loaa St. in the Waipahu area around 11:45 p.m. and classified the incident as an attempted homicide. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also responded to the scene.

According to police highlights, a 33-year-old man had gotten into an argument with a 21-year-old man when it escalated into a physical altercation.

During the altercation, the 33-year-old man allegedly struck the 21-year-old man with his vehicle.

EMS took the 21-year-old man in serious condition due to a leg injury.

Honolulu police later loca

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