Shots Fired in Kalihi Valley Homes, No Injuries Reported

Police are investigating a late-night shooting incident in the Kalihi Valley Homes (KVH) area after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire just before midnight on Thursday, September 18, 2025. While no injuries were reported, the event has left many residents shaken in one of Honolulu’s largest public housing communities.

Reports of Gunfire and Fleeing Vehicle

According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), District 5 patrol officers were dispatched shortly before midnight following several calls from concerned residents who reported hearing shots fired in the KVH area.

Witnesses described seeing a dark-colored caravan speeding out of the neighborhood toward ʻAoʻao Street moments after the gunfire. Responding officers quickly secured the area, canvassed for evidence, and interviewed potential witnesses. Shell casings and other ballistic evidence were recovered at the scene, police said.

Vehicle Located by Crime Reduction Unit

Not long after the shooting, officers with HPD’s District 5 Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) located the suspected caravan near Republican Street, several miles from the initial scene. The vehicle was impounded as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police have not released information on possible suspects or motives, and no arrests had been reported as of Friday morning.

Community Concerns

Though no one was injured, residents of Kalihi Valley Homes say the incident underscores ongoing worries about safety in the area. The housing complex, home to hundreds of families, has been the site of past incidents of violence and gang-related activity.

A resident who asked not to be named said, “We’re thankful nobody was hit, but hearing gunshots so close to home is always frightening. Kids live here. Families live here. We just want peace in our community.”

Active and Ongoing Investigation

HPD has increased patrols in and around the Kalihi Valley Homes as detectives continue to gather evidence and pursue leads. Officers are reviewing security camera footage from nearby buildings and seeking additional witnesses who may have seen the vehicle or its occupants.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, either directly to HPD or anonymously through CrimeStoppers Honolulu.

Broader Context

The shooting adds to a string of recent firearm-related incidents reported across Oʻahu, raising concerns about illegal gun activity in residential neighborhoods. Community advocates are calling for both stronger law enforcement efforts and more investment in youth programs to steer young people away from crime.

Police emphasized that while no injuries occurred, incidents like this are taken seriously. “Even when no one is harmed, reckless use of firearms puts entire communities at risk,” one HPD spokesperson said.

For now, residents of Kalihi Valley Homes remain on edge as police continue their investigation into the late-night gunfire and the dark-colored caravan seen fleeing the scene.