Acid Attack in Chinatown Causes Severe Facial Burns to an Individual
In the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown, a severe acid attack occurred on August 8, 2025, leaving a 30-year-old man in critical condition. The incident took place on North Hotel Street, just before midnight.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the suspect in the attack has been identified as Marquis Johnson, a 34-year-old individual[1]. The suspect is described as an approximately 6-foot male, wearing a blue-fitted shirt, a dew rag, carrying a camera around his neck, and carrying a red bottle[2].
The attack involved sulfuric acid, a corrosive substance, which left the victim with severe burns to the face and upper body. The victim was immediately taken to an emergency room by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services for treatment[3].
The Honolulu Police Department is actively investigating the attack, but as of the most recent reports, Marquis Johnson has not been arrested[1]. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call 911, CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300, or use the P3 Tips app.
The victim's condition remains critical, as stated by the police[2]. The investigation into the Chinatown attack is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
[1] Honolulu Police Department press release, August 9, 2025. [2] Honolulu Fire Department statement, August 9, 2025. [3] Honolulu Emergency Medical Services report, August 9, 2025.
The ongoing investigation into the acid attack in Honolulu's Chinatown, involving severe medical-conditions of the 30-year-old victim, is being led by the Honolulu Police Department and’s actively seeking information from the public. Meanwhile, the health-and-wellness updates on the victim's critical condition remain scarce due to the gravity of the general-news event, and the search for the suspect, Marquis Johnson, continues in the realm of crime-and-justice.
