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Hilo man to appear in court on attempted murder charge after woman shot

Prosecutors charged a 41-year-old man accused of shooting a 35-year-old woman in Hilo.

Corey K. Napoleon, of Hilo, was to make his initial court appearance at Hilo District Court today after he was charged Friday night with attempted second-degree murder, three counts of first-degree reckless endangering and a firearm charge in connection with the shooting.

His bail is set at $330,000.

The shooting occurred in the area of upper Kaiwiki Road at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

The victim was taken to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition. Police said she has since been upgraded to serious but stable condition.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Det. Matthew Kaaihue at 808-961-8883 or email matthew.kaaihue@hawaiicounty.gov. Individuals may also call the police department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.

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