HONOLULU — A 17-year-old boy was indicted by a grand jury on multiple serious charges stemming from a shooting incident in Makaha on May 28. Jasper Solberg faces charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree murder, and three counts of second-degree attempted murder.
In addition to these charges, the grand jury also indicted Solberg on five counts related to the unlawful carrying or use of a firearm during the commission of another felony. His case has been transferred to adult court, following a waiver of jurisdiction from the Oahu Circuit Court’s Family Court on August 1.
If convicted of first-degree attempted murder, Solberg could potentially receive a life sentence without the possibility of parole. The indictment outlines Solberg’s alleged involvement in the shooting death of 19-year-old Marcus Araneta.
Alongside Solberg, three men—20-year-old Olsen Burrows-Fonoimoana, 19-year-old Styren Stevens, and 20-year-old Matthew Moon—are also indicted for their roles in the shooting. They face attempted murder charges related to the injuries sustained by 21-year-old Kaneala Afong Pontes Alaivanu and two others, 39-year-old Rose Taetuna and 19-year-olds Talan Dekneef Perez and Khyzen Kunewa Gualdarama.
According to prosecutors, the incident escalated when the group allegedly approached Afong Pontes Alaivanu’s home, where he and the others were gathered outside. An attack ensued, resulting in Araneta’s death and injuries to the three additional individuals.
Motions for supervised release have been filed by Moon and Stevens, which are scheduled to be heard on August 26 before Judge Clarissa Malinao.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about youth violence and the use of firearms in Hawaii. The community remains shaken as legal proceedings continue, bringing attention to the importance of addressing these issues.
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