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2 arrested on suspicion of shooting strangers with paintballs in Kailua-Kona

COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
                                Cyan Batha

COURTESY HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT

Cyan Batha

Hawaii island police arrested two men on suspicion of shooting paintballs at random people at Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.

Cyan Batha, 18, of Kamuela, and a 27-year-old Kailua-Kona man allegedly shot paintballs at people this morning from a dark-colored truck, the Hawaii Police Department reported.

Police responded to reports of the shooting at around 12:40 a.m. and contacted two victims who reportedly had paintball injuries. The vehicle was located and the two suspects were arrested.

Batha was charged with two counts of third-degree assault. The other suspect was released pending further investigation.

Witnesses and anyone with information about the incident are encouraged to contact Sgt. Erich Jackson at 808-326-4646, extension 253, or via email at Erich.Jackson@Hawaiicounty.gov. They can also call HPD’s nonemergency number at 808-935-3311.

Anonymous tips can also be made to CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300.

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