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Police Investigate Possible Firearm Discharge Near Hilo Restaurant
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by Big Island Video News
on Mar 29, 2024 at 8:08 am

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO, Hawaiʻi - Police have opened a reckless endangering investigation after approximately 2 to 5 gunshots were heard in the area.

(BIVN) – Hawai‘i Island police investigating gunshots heard in the area of a Hilo business last weekend, and are requesting the public’s assistance in seeking information.

From the Hawaiʻi Police Department:

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, around 3:34 a.m., Hilo patrol officers responded to a restaurant and bar located in the 1500 block of Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo, after staff members reported hearing approximately 2-5 gunshots in the area. Responding officers conducted checks in the area and recovered spent ammunition rounds on the walkway fronting the main entrance of a government building located adjacent to the restaurant and bar.



No one was reported injured as a result of the firearm being discharged, police say.

Police ask anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Detective Kimo Keliipaakaua of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section, at (808) 961-2375, or via email at kimo.keliipaakaua@hawaiicounty.gov or the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.


Filed Under: Hilo Tagged With: Downtown Hilo

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