Police Launch Reckless Endangering Investigation After Weapons Incident in Kona

Hawai‘i Island police have initiated a reckless endangering investigation stemming from reports of a firearm being discharged during an affray early Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, on Puohulihuli Street near Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona.

Upon responding to the 12:41 a.m. incident, police located a crowd of 20 individuals in the area. Witness accounts indicated that a male party brandished a firearm and fired one round into the air during a physical altercation involving multiple individuals.

Police identified 19-year-old Fernando Villanueva-Gonzalez of Kailua-Kona as the suspect. He was arrested on scene at 1:05 a.m. for the following offenses:

• Place to keep pistol/revolver
• First-degree reckless endangering

Villanueva-Gonzalez was transported to the Kona Police Station, where he is being held pending follow-up investigation.

At this time, there is no indication that any persons were harmed from the alleged firearm discharge.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call Detective Aaron Tanaka, (808) 326-4646, ext. 228, or the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.