Former Waipahu resident murdered in Las Vegas, stepson arrested

A former Waipahu resident was shot to death in Las Vegas, and authorities believe his step-son pulled the trigger.

19-year-old Tyten Kaehu-Scanlan was arrested in connection with the murder of Blackie Pele-Poti.

The shooting happened yesterday morning in the south valley.

Las Vegas police say Pele-Poti was found on the street with gunshot wounds to the head.

He was pronounced dead.

Officers arrested Kaehu-Scanlan at a nearby home.

Detectives say the two men had been arguing prior to the shooting.

According to Pele-Poti’s Facebook page, he is a 1986 graduate of Waipahu High School.

See the original article at: KHON2 Developing Stories

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