Big Island police arrest man in connection with shooting

UPDATE:  Big Island police have located 34-year-old Maurice Hackett, who was wanted in connection with an attempted murder.

Hackett turned himself in Friday and was arrested on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. He was released Saturday pending further investigation.

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Big Island police are looking for a man who may have been involved in a shooting in the Puna area last night.

34-year-old Maurice Hackett is wanted in connection with an attempted murder.

Officers say a 26-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body, and a grazing wound to the head.

He has been released from the hospital.

Police say Hackett is considered armed and dangerous, and may be driving a white van with no side windows.

Anyone with information is asked to call Big Island police.

See the original article at: KHON2 Developing Stories

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