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Posted: Monday, March 11th, 2013 9:18 AM HST

Oahu inmate, 32, suspected of killing cellmate, 76

By Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — Officials say a 32-year-old inmate at an Oahu jail has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 76-year-old cellmate. Hawaii public safety spokeswoman Toni Schwartz says Joseph Tui Jr. is under arrest after the killing at Oahu Community Correctional Center. She says it's not clear whether a fight broke out or Tui simply assaulted the cellmate, whose name has not been released. Schwartz says guards heard a commotion Saturday and found the 76-year-old with head wounds. He died about two hours later at a hospital. Tui was treated for minor injuries and arrested. The men were in a holding cell for jail misconduct, Tui for threatening staff, the victim for having cigarettes. Tui was serving a short sentence for misdemeanor assault. The victim was awaiting trial for second-degree robbery.