Suspect in stabbing claims self-defense
The 18-year-old suspect in a Friday night attack in Waikiki said he stabbed a 53-year-old man in self-defense because the victim was choking his brother, according to a police affidavit.
Beau Bassett, 18, was charged with second-degree attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed Kevin Lee Scott shortly before midnight Friday in the 2600 block of Kalakaua Avenue. His bail was set at $100,000, police said.
A witness said he saw Bassett and another man, later identified as Bassett’s brother, stab Scott.
However, only Beau Bassett was charged with attempted murder. His brother, who was arrested at the same time for second-degree attempted murder, was released Sunday pending investigation.
When confronted by a police officer Friday, Bassett raised his hands in the air and said, "It was self-defense, he was choking my brother. … I had to," the affidavit said.
The police officer said the suspect’s hands were covered with blood.
Alleged driver of stolen truck is charged
Police have charged the 43-year-old man who allegedly drove a stolen dump truck through Waikiki, hitting two marked Honolulu police cars before he tried to escape into the ocean Sunday morning.
Allen Pitts, who does not have a local address, was charged Monday with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and two counts of first-degree criminal property damage. He was being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.
Waianae man held in attack on woman
Police arrested a 36-year-old Waianae man Monday after he allegedly choked and threatened a 34-year-old woman.
The two were in an argument that escalated when the suspect threatened the victim with a knife, then choked her with both hands. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening.
