Pahoa man charged in Hilo police shooting incident

A 23-year-old man from Pahoa, Silas Zion, has been charged in connection with a shooting involving a police officer in Hilo, Hawaii. The charges include being an accomplice to attempted first-degree murder, hindering prosecution, and firearms offenses. The incident took place on Friday when police say Zion was with another suspect, 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia, during the shooting. The police arrested Zion later that evening in the area of Puna without any trouble. Zion appeared in Hilo Circuit Court today, where his bail was set at $3,073,000. Prosecutors are asking the court to deny him bail completely. The charges against him could result in a life sentence if he is convicted. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the bail motion and further proceedings.