Hawaii Island Police detectives are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred near Friday evening in downtown Hilo.
Hawaii Island Police detectives are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred near Friday evening in downtown Hilo.
South Hilo Patrol officers were called to the parking lot of a drug store on the corner of Kilauea Avenue and Pauahi Street around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a man that had been stabbed. The 26-year-old was bleeding from the chest area and appeared to have injuries consistent with stab wounds.
He was transported via ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment. The victim remained hospitalized in stable condition as of press-time.
During the course of this investigation police determined the incident occurred somewhere in the area of the Hawaii County buildings.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact Detective William Brown at (808) 961-2379 or email at William.Brown@hawaiicounty.gov or call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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