Family of security guard who died following brutal Downtown attack seeks justice

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A memorial is rising at Fort Road Mall for a safety guard who died after being attacked whereas on the job final week.

Honolulu police mentioned a homicide suspect was arrested Friday night time. He has been recognized as 30 year-old Razi Ali White. Beforehand, officers arrested one other man however launched him as a result of he was misidentified by a witness.

Authorities recognized the sufferer as Michael Stubbs, 58.

Whereas working final week Tuesday at Fort Road Mall, police say somebody hit Stubbs on the pinnacle with a metallic water container and ran off. The blow fractured his cranium, which led to a mind hemorrhage.

On Thursday, his household made the tough choice to take away him from life assist.

“I’m simply in a bubble, like this isn’t taking place. It is a dream,” mentioned Matilla Stubbs. “He went to work and this occurred to him and he by no means got here again house.”

“This has occurred earlier than. He acquired injured at work. He was pushed down the steps,” mentioned Erik Stubbs.

Nobody was arrested for that assault both.

The 58-year-old McCully man labored as a safety guard for 5 years after serving within the Military at Schofield. He liked spending time together with his 4 kids.

“They might go to the films collectively. They do issues collectively on a regular basis. On a regular basis,” mentioned Matilla. “He likes to prepare dinner good Thanksgiving meals for everyone.”

Staff in downtown are additionally shaken by the violent and random assault.

“Mike was simply the best safety guard,” mentioned Lori Shimabuku. “I’m hoping that there can be extra police presence to guard the folks. Particularly Mike, he was simply doing his job.”

Stubbs’ household desires to see the actual killer locked up.

“I don’t assume it’s honest that you simply took any person’s life. My dad. You ripped any person from their household. You understand, I don’t assume it’s honest,” mentioned Erik Stubbs.

“We would like this individual to pay for what he did,” mentioned Matilla Stubbs.

A GoFundMe has been set as much as assist the Stubbs household.

If in case you have any data, name CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.

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