[ "The Hawaii Police Department is actively searching the island for Jacob Baker, a 36‑year‑old resident of Pahoa, who is suspected of being *armed and extremely dangerous*. The suspect is wanted in connection with three separate killings that occurred in Puna over a span of two days.", "", "Police Chief Reed Mahuna said the department has deployed significant resources and personnel to locate Baker, stating that the pursuit is a no‑one‑will‑escape priority. No motive has been publicly named, but investigators remain confident that Baker is involved in all three homicides.", "", "The victims – two 69‑year‑olds and one 79‑year‑old – were discovered in the Puna area of the Big Island. The first body, a 69‑year‑old man, was found at a residence partially submerged in a cement pond at about 8 p.m. on Monday. Although foul play was not initially known, an autopsy concluded the death was homicide.", "", "On Tuesday, a 79‑year‑old man was found dead with apparent blunt‑force injuries roughly 400–500 feet from the first investigation site. Later that evening, a third 69‑year‑old man was found in a different property 19 miles away, again with injuries indicating a homicide.", "", "Mahuna urged the community to share information about Baker or suspicious activity in the areas surrounding the murders, emphasizing that the suspect should not be approached by civilians. Police are requesting tips via the 1‑800‑POLICE line and encouraging residents to remain alert to signs of danger.", "", "This intensive effort reflects the department’s commitment to restoring safety in the region after the rapid succession of violent deaths. The investigators will continue to press the investigation and remain hopeful that community cooperation will lead to Baker’s apprehension." ]}