Keaau man arrested after fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park
A man is dead and another is under arrest after a shooting in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision on Hawaii Island, a tragic outcome for the local community.
- A 49-year-old Keaau man was arrested after calling police to say he shot another man on Saturday.
- The caller told police over the phone that he had been attacked before he opened fire.
- Police found 41-year-old Jose Romero with multiple gunshot wounds; he did not survive.
- The suspect was identified from the call and arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder.
Outlook: Police are still investigating, and the self-defense claim will likely be a key question as the case moves toward charges.