Man stabbed, another man suffers head injury following reported assault in Kona

Two males were injured in an affray in Kona, where one suffered multiple stab wounds and the other a head injury after being hit in the back of the head.

The assaults occurred on June 28 in the Old Industrial area on the 74-5900 block of Loloku Street. Kona patrol officers responded to the scene at 8:45 p.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a man who was suffering from multiple stab wounds to his lower abdomen and thigh, according to a news release from the department.

Officers also found a second man who suffered a head injury and reported being struck in the back of the head with an unknown object.

The preliminary investigation determined that the two men had been involved in an altercation during which an unknown object, believed to be a knife, was used, resulting in injuries to both individuals.

Both men were transported to Kona Community Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries and later released.

Detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section have assumed the investigation, which remains ongoing.

Police ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators to contact Detective Bradley Llanes of the Area II Criminal Investigation Section at 808-326-4646, ext. 268, or via email at Bradley.Llanes@hawaiipolice.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.