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"Man Beaten Unconscious During No Kings Protest in Waikiki at NightHonolulu, Hawaii – March 30, 2026. Video footage from a nighttime confrontation in Waikiki during "No Kings" protests shows a man in tactical gear being taken to the ground and assaulted by multiple people.The clip begins with the man, dressed in tactical-style clothing including a vest and cap, standing near a crosswalk and facing a group of protesters. Verbal exchanges escalate quickly.One voice from the group shouts, "What the fk are you doing?!" Another challenge is heard: "Back the fk up!"The man is then grabbed and shoved to the ground. Shouts including "Get him!" and "Fk ICE!" are audible as several individuals surround him. Punches and kicks are delivered while he is on the pavement.The man appears to lose consciousness and lies motionless. Attacks continue for several seconds, with repeated blows to his head and body. One person in a light-colored shirt delivers multiple strikes. Voices in the crowd can be heard saying "He's down!" and "He's out!" amid the sounds of impacts and heavy breathing.Bystanders record the incident but do not visibly intervene during the assault. The beating eventually slows as some participants step back, leaving the man on the ground.The individual in the video has been identified as Edward Odquina, a local Waikiki resident known for wearing similar tactical attire and engaging with protesters at events. He is not a sworn ICE officer. Reports indicate he was able to get up afterward and walk away, though the extent of any injuries remains unclear.Honolulu Police Department is investigating the incident as aggravated assault. No arrests have been announced as of this time.The event occurred at night amid ongoing protests against certain federal policies. Authorities have the video evidence and are working to identify those involved."