Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii went briefly into a “soft” lockdown this morning, as officers arrested a 52-year-old man walking along Highway 11 Keaau with a handgun, police said.
At 9:06 a.m., Puna patrol officers received a report of a man walking along the highway near the school holding what appeared to be a handgun in his hand.
Police notified school officials of the incident as they responded to the scene.
Officers arriving on scene at 9:09 a.m., arrested Hermundo Tagalicud of Kurtistown on suspicion of firearm offenses and outstanding bench warrants.
For nine minutes, the school went into a “soft” lockdown, meaning people were prevented from entering the campus, until officers were able to safely take Tagalicud into custody.
Tagalicud remains in the Hilo Police Station cellblock while East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives continue to investigate.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Christopher Jelsma at (808) 961-2255 or Christopher.Jelsma@hawaiicounty.gov.
Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.