A 43-year-old Puna man is in custody after allegedly stabbing three people Wednesday. A 43-year-old Puna man is in custody after allegedly stabbing three people Wednesday. ADVERTISING Jeffrey Robert Perkins was booked into Hilo police cellblock on suspicion of first-degree
A 43-year-old Puna man is in custody after allegedly stabbing three people Wednesday.
Jeffrey Robert Perkins was booked into Hilo police cellblock on suspicion of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault.
Police said Perkins stabbed a man, 28, and two women, 25 and 45, Wednesday evening at a Kapoho home, located at mile marker 7 on Highway 132.
The man, who had a severe head wound and lacerations, and the 25-year-old woman, who had a severe laceration to her upper body, underwent surgery at Hilo Medical Center. They were listed in serious condition.
The 45-year-old woman was treated at the scene for a minor injury.
Lt. Gregory Esteban said police were still establishing a motive.
Police ask that anyone with information on the case contact Det. Norbert Serrao at 961-2383 or nserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us
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