Man arrested in suspected murder after fatal shooting in Keaʻau

Sep 20, 2026

A Big Island man is in custody after a deadly shooting in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision near Keaʻau, a grim development for the community.

  • Police were called to Moku Drive after a caller reported he had been attacked and said he shot another man.
  • A 41-year-old man was found dead at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.
  • The caller was arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • The shooter's claim of being attacked first raises the possibility of a self-defense argument.

Outlook: Police are still investigating, and charges will depend on whether the self-defense claim holds up.

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