Police seek suspect in Papaikou shooting

Police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a reported shooting in Papaikou.

Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the area of the Papaikou Transfer Station on Old Mamalahoa Highway. According to reports, police contacted the two victims who said they were shot at by a male suspect who left the area in a vehicle before police arrived. One of the victims had multiple gunshot wounds, police said.

A 24-year-old male was transported by ambulance to Hilo Medical Center’s Emergency Room with life-threatening injuries. He later underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition, according to police. The other victim, a 50-year-old male, was not injured.

Detectives are continuing the investigation which is classified as an attempted first-degree murder.

Police are asking for anyone with information on this incident or who may have been in the area to contact Detective Wendall Carter at 961-2383 or at Wendall.Carter@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.