Big Island man at large after allegedly killing ex-girlfriend's sister
PUNA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Big Island police have began a homicide investigation after two early morning shootings in Puna on March 4 left a 25-year-old woman dead. Police are looking for the suspect, who they say is 28-year-old Isaiah Kaleo Jiaan Fourshey of Mountain View.
Puna patrol officers responded to a residence on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View shortyl after midnight after receiving calls from a woman saying that Fourshey, who is her daughter's ex-boyfriend, had come to her residence looking for her daughter.
Ala Moana shooting raises questions over Hawaiʻi's sensitive places law
After being told that his ex-girlfriend was not at the residence, Fourshey allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot at the caller's husband multiple times. The man was not struck by any bullets and Fourshey left the area.
Upon investigation of the shooting, police received a call from Fourshey's ex-girlfriend, who was calling from her sister's home on Plumeria Street in Mountain View. According to her, Fourshey had showed up at the residence, kicked in the front door and shot at the sisters multiple times, striking her sister.First responders immediately showed up to the residence, where they attempted life-saving measures on the victim, who was later identified as 25-year-old Latisha Soares.
Soares was transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries just after 2 a.m.
Authorities continued their investigation, which is currently being investigated as a second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Big Island police begin arson investigation following suspicious brush fires
While investigating, authorities found that Fourshey resides on Hibiscus Street, and police located his vehicle, but not his person. Authorities were also able to determine that Fourshey had been back at his residence following the shootings.
Fourshey is described as being part Hawaiian, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with any information on Fourshey's whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact Detective Duane Rapoza Jr. at (808) 961-2383 or at duane.rapoza@hawaiicounty.gov.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Police use tracking device to help apprehend Hamden carjacking suspects
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say they used a tracking device to help apprehend three people accused of fleeing from a carjacking in Hamden Thursday night. Johnny Jones, 20; Malachi Macfarlane, 18; and a 17-year-old boy were all charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, weapon in a motor vehicle, and interfering with police. New Haven man arrested for alleged handgun threat Jones- the driver- was also charged with engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, weapon in a motor vehicle and carrying a pistol without a permit. Police said it was around 9:19 p.m. when they were notified by Hamden police of a carjacking that had just happened. The NHPD Real Time Crime Center then located the vehicle in the area of Goffe Street, by Webster Street. Officers used spike strips and Star Chase- a GPS tracking device- on the vehicle, which they said ended up crashing into a fence on North Place in West Haven. Hamden man dies from injuries after motorcycle crash on I-95 The three suspects reportedly tried to run, but were apprehended. A .40 caliber handgun was located in the vehicle during the arrests, police said. 'This is great police work. From Hamden notifying us of a carjacking, then our use of technology to located the vehicle, safely deflate its tires and track it to West Haven where we recovered the suspects and took a gun off the streets,' New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson said. 'I can't speak highly enough about how our officers responded.' Macfarlane and Jones were held on $500,000 and $300,000 bonds respectively and the juvenile was released to his guardian. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Man charged for reckless driving with 6-year-old in the vehicle in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is facing charges for reckless driving with a 6-year-old in the car in Southington on Thursday, police said. Stephen Buckler, 43, of Bristol was charged with risk of injury to child, reckless endangerment in the first degree, disobeying signal of an officer, evading responsibility and failure to drive in proper lane. Police use tracking device to help apprehend Hamden carjacking suspects Police said around 8:10 p.m., authorities were working a traffic detail at the Southington High School graduation ceremonies. Police saw a white Chevy Trailblazer drive over the grassy median in the High School parking lot, cross the sidewalk, and enter Flanders Street, passing a row of stopped vehicles. Authorities said the vehicle continued traveling towards police as they asked the driver of the white Chevy Trailblazer to stop. The vehicle allegedly began to speed as it headed towards police and 'abruptly' turned right on Annelise Avenue, where it drove over a curb, striking a fence. Police said it caused other private property damage before fleeing the area northbound. According to police, the officers in the roadway had to jump out of the way of the moving vehicle. Police said there were two other adults and a 6-year-old in the car. He was arrested and is scheduled to appear in court on June 13. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
4 people charged in connection to Fairfield street takeover
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Four people were arrested in connection with a street takeover that happened last month at a Stop & Shop parking lot in Fairfield, according to police. The alleged takeover happened on May 2, around 10:55 p.m., at Villa Avenue. Police said the scene, which resembled a street takeover, had drivers performing donuts, burnouts, and fishtails. Kent Mawhinney, charged in Jennifer Farber Dulos case, to appear in court Police also said that before they arrived, the parking lot asphalt was set on fire. When authorities arrived, the crowd quickly dispersed, and police collected evidence. They also said they used social media, dash cam footage and corroborated with other police departments. After police obtained an arrest warrant, they said they seized a blue Dodge Charger Daytona, a GMC Sierra pickup truck, and a white Ford Mustang GT. Each of the vehicles belonged to an alleged suspect. David Romero, 20, of East Windsor, was charged with illegal racing on highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, failure to display plates, operation causing unnecessary noise and unsafe movement of stopped vehicle. Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, 26, of Stamford, was charged with Illegal racing on a highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle creating unnecessary noise, unsafe movement from a stopped position. Christopher McGirl, 20, of Wallingford, was charged with illegal racing on the highway. The mother of one offender interfered with Fairfield officers and charged Wanda Romer, 49, of East Windsor with tampering with physical evidence and interfering with a police investigation. All of the suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
