Keaau man arrested after fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park

Sep 21, 2026

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.

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