Update (9:30 p.m.): The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Hawi Road, makai of Highway 270, in the North Kohala District, is now open.
Update (6:53 p.m.): Hawai‘i Police report that Hawi Road, makai of Highway 270, in the North Kohala District, is still closed as a standoff in the area continues.
Residents in the immediate area have been asked to leave the area.
The incident allegedly stemmed from a landlord-tenant dispute. The suspect allegedly shot a gun at and/or towards the landlord earlier today.
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The Hawi Road, makai of Highway 270, in the North Kohala District is closed due to police activity.
The Hawai‘i Police Department asks residents to avoid the area.
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HPD has confirmed that a woman has fired shots in the area and a police standoff is currently happening.
Big Island Now will update this story as more information becomes available.
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