Pete Tiupita says the number of fights at Mayor Wright Housing appears to have escalated during the holidays.
"It's like an everyday thing," he says. "A group of hooligan kids starting ruckus around here."
Earlier this month a fight broke out at the housing complex and ended in a stabbing. Yesterday afternoon, witnesses say a group gathered near the housing playground and started fighting in broad daylight.
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority said in a statement: "In this case, our understanding is that many of the individuals involved in the incident are non-residents and were the guests or family members of certain residents."
"Yeah I go get my brother and sister if you hit me or I go get my uncles, you know," says Tiupita, explaining how the fights start.
Residents say it's an ongoing issue, with non-residents causing problems on the property.
In September, 24 year-old TJ Mori was fatally stabbed in the back. HPHA said both Mori and the suspect were not residents of Mayor Wright but had been visiting relatives at the housing project.
"I hope the situation here will be better, we are not secure if these fights always ensue," says resident Kachusy Silander.
Following a similar rash of violence at Kalihi Valley Homes last year that included fights, a stabbing and a shooting, HPHA began a mandatory curfew.
HPHA said in a statement that to ensure safety at Mayor Wright Housing "We have increased the 24 hour security at the property. We are also working in cooperation with the Honolulu Police Department and the Sheriff Division through the holiday weekend."
Residents hope the added security presence pays off.
"Much safer, at least frequent patrolmen coming onto the property will be much, much safer," says Silander.
HPHA did not say how long this beefed up security will last.
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