WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man visiting the island died after he was allegedly assaulted by a man in Waikiki last Saturday.

A 50-year-old man who was visiting was attacked by a man in front of the Waikiki Beachside Hostel on Lemon Road after 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The suspect, 43-year-old Ishmael Piula Luavasa, was indicted with second-degree attempted murder by the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

As a result of the beating, the man sustained severe head injuries and was taken to The Queen’s Medical Center. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Wednesday night, Nov. 12.

This attempted murder investigation has since been turned into a second-degree murder case. Luavasa charges with this current development are pending.

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