WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 23-year-old man who was shot Saturday on U.S. Navy property in Wahiawa has been identified.

Loved ones say Devaughn Wright Pita, also known as “Deezo,” was a loving father, son, brother, cousin, and friend.

The shooting occurred Saturday, Aug. 9, at around 5:45 p.m., at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Wahiawa Annex.

Pita was initially taken to an area hospital in critical condition, where he died of his injuries, officials said.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for Pita’s funeral expenses.

Army officials said the suspect is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, and in custody.

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