Up to $21k in rewards offered for info on Big Island attempted murder suspect
Mar 15, 2025
HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Hawaii Island and federal officials are offering rewards of up to $21,000 for anyone with information that can lead to the capture and arrest of attempted murder suspect, Christopher Lucrisia.
Big Island police said they have bumped the total reward for information from $1
1,000 to up to $21,000. The FBI and the U.S. Marshalls Service are each offering a reward of $10,000, while Hawaii Island Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000.
Island wide search for man who allegedly shot Big Island police officer continues, getaway driver arrested
The island-wide manhunt continued into its second day and officials urge the community to keep an eye out for Lucrisia, who allegedly shot a Big Island police officer twice at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
Before the shooting, Hawaii police said Lucrisia was wanted for breaking into a Mountain View home, where he threatened a bedridden 75-year-old woman with a firearm and threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend.
On Friday, March 14, Hawaii police investigators searched the Puainako area after receiving information that Lucrisia was there.
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He was found in the front seat of a white Chevy pickup truck in the parking lot of a financial institution.
When officers approached the truck, Lucrisia allegedly pointed a handgun at police and fired it twice, hitting one officer in the right forearm and the head.
He then fled the scene with the getaway driver, 23-year-old Silas Zion of Pahoa. Zion was later located and arrested without incident.
The FBI, HSI, Marshalls Service, Sheriffs and DLNR have joined the search.
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Police advise the Big Island community that Lucrisia is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. The public should not approach him if spotted.
Tips can be reported by calling(808) 835-3311. Anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers can be reported at (808) 961-8300. ...read more read less