Man Indicted in Fatal Ala Moana Shooting of Jashawn Wakefield

An Oahu grand jury indicted 37-year-old Detor Sirom on one count of first-degree attempted murder, five counts of second-degree attempted murder, and six firearms charges following a fatal shooting in the Ala Moana area. The incident resulted in the death of 23-year-old Jashawn Kemp Alexander Wakefield, according to city prosecutors.

Sirom, also known as “Jone Bossy,” is currently held without bail at the Oahu Community Correctional Center. He previously faced a second-degree murder charge, though city prosecutors did not explain why that specific charge was omitted from the grand jury’s indictment. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Molly M. O’Neill is handling the case.

How did the Ala Moana shooting occur?

The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. on a Sunday in the parking lot of the Samsung Plaza at the 600 block of Keeaumoku Street. Court documents state Wakefield and four other men engaged in a “verbal altercation” with Sirom and an underage girl.

Witnesses told police that Sirom brandished a firearm and pointed it at the group before leaving the scene in a white Acura. The confrontation resumed at the Pandora Cafe parking lot in the 1500 block of Makaloa Street, where Sirom and others allegedly arrived in a black Lexus.

A running gun battle then moved toward Kapiolani Boulevard. According to an affidavit from a Honolulu Police Department homicide detective, Sirom fired a shot at Wakefield in the Pho Saigon parking lot. Wakefield returned fire with a handgun before Sirom fired another shot.

Wakefield was treated for a gunshot wound to his right thigh at The Queen’s Medical Center. He was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Court records confirmed the manner of death as homicide.

Did You Know? Jashawn Kemp Alexander Wakefield was a contractor and a former 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive lineman at Leilehua High School, graduating in 2021.

What are the legal implications for Detor Sirom?

Sirom faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of first-degree attempted murder. This follows an arrest on Monday and subsequent charges filed two days later by Honolulu police.

Court records indicate Sirom had two outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest. He also has three prior misdemeanor state convictions for harassment, violating park closure rules, and criminal property damage.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the transition from initial police charges to a grand jury indictment often reflects the evolving nature of a prosecutor’s evidence. The focus on multiple counts of attempted murder and firearms charges suggests a strategy to secure a high-stakes conviction, even as the primary murder charge remains absent from the current indictment.

How does this incident affect Oahu homicide trends?

This homicide is one of nine recorded on Oahu as of Friday. This figure represents a notable increase compared to the five homicides reported by the Honolulu Police Department during the same period last year.

The investigation remains ongoing, according to a statement from the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Future legal proceedings may clarify why the second-degree murder charge was not included in the indictment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the defendant in the Ala Moana shooting case?
The defendant is 37-year-old Detor Sirom, also known as “Jone Bossy.”

What charges was Detor Sirom indicted for?
An Oahu grand jury indicted Sirom on one count of first-degree attempted murder, five counts of second-degree attempted murder, and six firearms-related charges.

What was the outcome for the victim, Jashawn Kemp Alexander Wakefield?
Wakefield died of a gunshot wound to the leg after receiving treatment at The Queen’s Medical Center.

How should city officials address the increase in homicides on Oahu compared to last year?