Police seek leads in Kawaihae weapon incident

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Hawaii Island police are searching for the identity of whomever was responsible for shooting approximately 17 shots from a 9mm pistol at the Kawaihae LST Landing (aka LSD) beach area.

An Allied Security officer reported that around 7:48 p.m. on Sunday an unknown person told security personnel that a group of several people were firing a pistol while at LST beach. Security staff told everyone to leave the area and once the area was clear, 9mm casings were located at the far end of the beach.

Anyone who may have information about this incident should contact Officer Robert Mckay Jr. at (808) 887-3080 or email robertmckay@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.