Hawaii island police arrested a 36-year-old Puna man in connection with a shooting incident at Isaac Hale Beach Park that critically injured one man and left two others in stable condition.

The man was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree assault.

According to police, multiple shots were fired during a confrontation between two groups of people at the lower Puna beach park about 6:20 p.m. Sunday.

A 35-year-old Pahoa man was initially taken in critical condition to Hilo Medical Center before being transported to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Two others, a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, both from Mountain View, were transported to Hilo Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said a 49-year-old Mountain View man who allegedly shot the 35-year-old man fled the scene in a vehicle. Police arrested the suspect at the intersection of Highway 132 and Pohoiki Road shortly afterward on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police closed the intersection just past Lava Tree Park on Sunday night to investigate.

Police said a confrontation occurred between two groups of people at the Pohoiki Boat Ramp at the beach park. Preliminary estimates indicate 15 to 30 people were involved in the fight.

“We’re trying to sort through this,” Maj. Sam Thomas of the Hawaii County Police Department said by telephone.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, is in possession of video recording of the incident or have any other information about the shooting, is asked to call the Police Department’s non- emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Scott Amaral at 961-2384 or Scott.Amaral@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 9612-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.