Another shooting in Hilo

[Guest]

Its illegal to carry a loaded gun on your person in Hawaii, why was this man carrying a gun?

“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.”
-Ron Paul

[EightFingers]

Since when do criminals care about laws?

[punafish]

All my criminal friends are law-abiding citizens. Most of the time.

[opihikao]

Update:

http://bigislandnow.com/2013/01/03/hilo-...-underway/

Two attempted murder cases open, officers in stable condition, shooter still on the loose.

We still got a murderer out there from Bayfront shooting, and now this maniac. WTH![!]

[punafish]

Anyone else wondering if the murderer from the Bayfront shooting might be the same guy who shot the cops?

[opihikao]

FYI: (Per Police Scanner - HCPD) Another shooting on W. Palai St. Approx. 30 year old, male, self inflicted gunshot wound to abdomen. (Apparently still alive, on the way to Hilo Medical Center).

Rumors already flying. One being it may be the suspect in the shooting of the two officers. Waiting for more info.

Damn. Just so disturbing.

ETA:

From Hawaii News Now BREAKING: Suspect wanted in connection with Hilo police officer shootings in custody; Reportedly taken to Hilo Medical Center, condition unknown

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20491...ot-in-hilo

[PaulW]

Breaking News: NRA says this could all be avoided if there were more guns available.

[TomK]

This is the relevant part of a Nixle email I got a few minutes ago, for those that haven't heard any updates:

"Media Release (update)

Hawai#699;i Island police have arrested a 31-year-old Hilo man in connection with a shooting Wednesday evening that injured two officers.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a team of 20 law enforcement officers attempted to contact the suspect, 31-year-old Keaka D. Martin of Hilo, at a home on East Palai Street in Hilo. In addition to Hawai#699;i Police Department officers, the team included two Sheriff’s deputies and three FBI agents.

When the officers arrived, they heard a single gunshot from inside the house. They entered the residence and found Martin with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest.

He was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted first-degree murder and taken to Hilo Medical Center under police custody for treatment of his critical injuries.

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section are continuing the attempted murder investigation."


Tom
http://apacificview.blogspot.com/

[EightFingers]

quote:

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Originally posted by PaulW

Breaking News: NRA says this could all be avoided if fewer criminals were available.

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FIXT

[Bullwinkle]

I often ask myself how many of these guns used in low level criminal activity were stolen during a prior burglary, compounding the issue - my other place sits empty a lot..... the handguns are in the floor safe, I do not want them turned on me......