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Good Samaritan who helped save a woman from being attacked in Mililani speaks

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department identified the alleged suspect connected to the assault of two people in a Mililani parking lot on Feb. 1.

Police announced that Desmond Kekahuna was charged with attempted murder and second-degree assault. His bail was set at $1 million.

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Family identified one of the victims as Kristelle Taliulu, who police said Kekahuna struck with a vehicle and then attacked with a crowbar on Wednesday.

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A Good Samaritan trying to help Taliulu was also allegedly attacked by Kekahuna.

Police said they believe the attack was random and that Kekahuna did not know the two victims.