Hawaii Man Severely Burned In Acid Attack In Chinatown, Honolulu

A 30-year-old Hawaii man, unnamed, was left severely burned after a suspect, still at large, allegedly threw acid at him in Chinatown in Honolulu.

According to a release issued by the Honolulu Police Department (HDP), the incident occurred on Friday, August 8. At around 10 p.m., patrol officers responded to a Chinatown area after receiving an assault complaint.

Upon arrival, officers learned from witnesses that a 30-year-old man, the victim, was crossing the street. Suddenly, an unknown suspect threw an unknown liquid, acid, into the man’s face, which caused severe burns.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Later, the Honolulu Fire Department identified the thrown liquid as sulfuric acid, a strong chemical that causes corrosion and can be very dangerous