UPDATE: Warrant issued for suspect in connection with homicide

Update on Sept. 10 5:27 p.m.: Kauaʻi Police are continuing their search for a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred Thursday evening on Kahili Mountain Road.

Chris Santos, 48, is wanted in this homicide investigation, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Santos is believed to still be on Kaua‘i.

The public is advised to use extreme caution and not approach this individual. Santos is considered armed and dangerous.

The homicide was reported Thursday, shortly before 10:45 p.m. The incident also involved a second victim, currently in stable condition.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the abovementioned individual is encouraged to contact KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711 or the General Crimes Lieutenant at 808-241-1683. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi  P3 Tips Mobile App, available for download on Android and Apple mobile devices.

No further information is available for release at this time. Updates will be provided when more information is available.

Original story published on Sept. 9: Kauaʻi Police are investigating following a report Sept. 7 about an unattended death in the vicinity of Kahili Mountain Road.

Authorities also are seeking 48-year-old Chris Santos, who is a person of interest in connection with the incident. The public is advised to use extreme caution and not approach Santos.

No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided when more details are available.

Anyone with information about this incident or Santos is encouraged to contact police dispatch at 808-241-1711 or the General Crimes lieutenant at 808-241-1683. Those who want to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300.