Police open murder investigation after body found near Kailua-Kona post office
Published: May. 17, 2022 at 7:32 PM HST|Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:44 PM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County police have opened a murder investigation after a body was discovered Tuesday near the Kailua-Kona post office.
Authorities said they responded to reports of a body laying near a tree at around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Palani Road and Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Officials said the 63-year-old Kailua-Kona man was transported to Hilo Medical Center and pronounced dead. Police have not released the man’s identity.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (808) 961-8300.
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