Police investigate stabbing, assault in Kailua-Kona industrial area

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island police are investigating an assault that occurred Sunday evening in the Old Industrial area of Kailua-Kona.

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At 8:45 p.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of an affray in the 74-5900 block of Loloku Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his lower abdomen and thigh.

Officers also contacted a second adult male who had sustained a head injury and reported being struck in the back of the head with an unknown object.

The preliminary investigation determined that the two men had been involved in an altercation during which an unknown object, believed to be a knife, was used, resulting in injuries to both individuals.

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Both men were transported to Kona Community Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries and later released.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators to contact Detective Bradley Llanes of the Area II Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 326-4646, ext. 268, or via email at [email protected].

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential, and tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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