Hawaii island police arrested a 28-year-old Mountain View man after he allegedly shot a 24-year-old man in the head Sunday.
The two men live at the same North Road residence.
The victim was transported by ambulance to Hilo Medical Center and was later flown in critical condition to Oahu for further treatment.
The suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder.
Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to call the Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Grant Todd at 961-2381 or Grant.Todd@hawaiicounty.gov. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide CrimeStoppers number at 961-8300 and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
4 men charged in separate assault incidents
Hawaii island police charged four men Sunday in connection with separate incidents of assault and robbery a day earlier.
According to police, a 33-year-old man was assaulted by an unknown man near the intersection of Palani Road and Kuakini Highway. The victim sustained minor injuries after he fell onto a public roadway and was struck by a vehicle.
Within the same time period, a 29-year-old man also reported being approached by four men who demanded money. The robbers allegedly entered the man’s vehicle, stole property and left on foot.
Police located and arrested Eddie Faafia, 32, of Honaunau; Donchevell Makekau, 20; Michael Johson, 31; and Andrew Ollero-Heist, 20, of Kailua-Kona.
All four were charged with second-degree robbery. Faafia was further charged with first-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and second-degree assault. Johnson was also charged with first-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.
Faafia’s bail was set at $9,000 and Johnson’s at $7,000. Bail for Makekau and Ollero-Heist was set at $5,000 each.
Volcanoes rangers arrest woman in DUI case
National Park Service rangers arrested a 46-year-old woman Friday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The woman, who is from Mountain View, also refused to provide a breath sample.
National Park Service rangers conducted patrols over the weekend to detect and deter DUI and other vehicle safety issues. Rangers have made three DUI-related arrests so far in 2017. There has been one confirmed fatality due to drunken driving in the park this year.
“Park officials are very concerned about the safety of people utilizing the park,” said Chief Ranger John Broward in a news release. “Our rangers are proactive in preventing drinking and driving and will continue to conduct road safety checkpoints and increase patrols to deter DUI and other vehicle-related safety incidents,” he said.
The woman’s name is being withheld during the preliminary investigation.
