45 year-old Jarret Kaneshiro of Hilo was charged with attempted murder, felon in possession, and firearms offenses stemming from an October 14 incident where he is alleged to have discharged a
firearm at his girlfriend while she was driving on Highway 11 in Puna.

As the Complaint alleges, Kaneshiro was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second
Degree, Ownership or Possession of Firearms Prohibited, Carrying or Use of Firearm in the
Commission of a Separate Felony, Carrying or Possessing a Loaded Firearm on a Highway,
Place to Keep Pistol or Revolver, and Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. Attempted Murder
in the Second Degree carries a penalty of life in prison with the possibility of parole. Prosecutors
have also provided notice of an intention to seek a mandatory prison term in accordance with
statutory sentencing guidelines in relation to imprisonment for offenses involving the use of a
firearm.

The investigation was initiated by Puna Patrol, and the felony investigation was led by
Detective Clarence Acob, Area I Juvenile Aid Section, with assistance from Detective Kevin
Brodie and members of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division, Hawai‘i Police Department.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Heipua Ah Loy.

The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty.

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi County Prosecuting Attorney