A suspect has been identified in a Saturday morning stabbing aboard a county Hele-On bus in Honokaa, police said.
A suspect has been identified in a Saturday morning stabbing aboard a county Hele-On bus in Honokaa, police said.
According to a written statement, officers responded to a 9:34 a.m. report, of a stabbing victim at the Hele-On bus stop on Lehua Street in Honokaa. The victim, a 40-year-old Hilo man, suffered a laceration to his forehead and was taken in serious condition to North Hawaii Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police learned that the victim and the suspect had been arguing in the bus when the suspect cut the victim’s forehead with an unknown instrument. The suspect then got off the bus and ran away on foot.
No arrests have been made and the case is still under investigation. It has been classified as a first-degree assault.
Witnesses are asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Officer Paul Isotani at 775-7533. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.