Kealakekua, Hawai’i Island – The Hawai’i Police Department has launched an investigation into a terroristic threatening incident at Kona Pacific Charter School in Kealakekua. The investigation began on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after a juvenile female allegedly made verbal threats of violence against another female student.
According to police reports, the suspect threatened the victim with violence involving a firearm and stated that the threatened act would occur at the school.
Due to the ages of the involved parties, their names are being withheld. The juvenile suspect was not arrested, and detectives with the Area II Juvenile Aid Section are continuing the investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective John Kari at (808) 326-4646, ext. 265, or the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens and offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to caller ID and all information is kept confidential. Anyone with information that can assist in this investigation is encouraged to come forward.