Hawaii Island police arrested a 43-year-old Hilo man in connection with a shooting that occurred in the Honolii lookout area of Hilo in January.

The suspect was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder. The shooting occurred shortly before 4:35 a.m. on Jan. 31.

Police said a 31-year-old Kona man was transported by a private vehicle to Hilo Medical Center where he underwent surgery before being flown to a hospital on Oahu in guarded condition.

Police are seeking individuals who witnessed the shooting. Witnesses are asked to call Det. Clarence Davies at 961-2383 or e-mail clarence.davies@hawaiicounty.gov or Det. Todd Pataray at 961-2382 or e-mail todd.pataray@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters also may call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300.