Police release man arrested in gun incident

Police have released a man arrested Tuesday in connection with a reported gun incident in Hilo.

After conferring with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, detectives released 35-year-old John Lewis Kahana IV of Hilo at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Hilo Criminal Investigations Section detectives continue to investigate the incident, which allegedly occurred shortly before noon at the corner of Kanoelehua Avenue and Kekuanaoa Street.

Witnesses to the alleged encounter are asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.