HILO >> The state is reorganizing its case against a man accused of a fatal shooting on Hawaii island after two prosecution witnesses refused to testify.

The Hawaii Trib-une-Herald reported Saturday that Sharina Pavao and Christian Alameda invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination Friday at a preliminary hearing for Eric Fontes Jr., who is charged with murder in the death of 59-year-old Barton Bumatay.

Court documents say Alameda and another prosecution witness, Shannon Souza, told police that 34-year-old Fontes had forced them at gunpoint to help dispose of Bumatay’s body Jan. 1.

The documents say Pavao told police Fontes had bragged about the killing and making the two men chop up the body.

Deputy Prosecutor Kevin Hashizaki says the state’s case will depend on how it can work with the witnesses’ attorneys.

Visitor center at Haleakala closes for fixes

The Haleakala Visitor Center on Maui will close for door repairs today for four weeks.

Summit restrooms, trails, sunrise viewing, parking and other visitor facilities will remain open.

Park staff will be available at the summit to answer visitors’ questions and provide assistance.

Backcountry permits and visitor information will be available at the Headquarters Visitor Center, at 7,000 feet of elevation.