Grand Jury Indicted Hilo Man for Murder

A Hilo grand jury indicted 49-year-old Bryant Guevarra following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Violence

A grand jury has formally indicted Bryant Guevarra on charges of second-degree murder, firearm offenses, and reckless endangering. The charges stem from the September 19 shooting death of Jose Manuel Adame Romero at the Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center.

Why it matters

The indictment represents the formal start of the criminal prosecution against Guevarra for the incident. Legal proceedings will determine the accountability for the fatal event that occurred at the community center.

A Hilo grand jury issued an indictment against Bryant Guevarra, who remains in custody on a $1,823,000 bail. The defendant is facing charges of second-degree murder, firearm offenses, and reckless endangering.

The players

Bryant Guevarra

The 49-year-old suspect is currently in custody following his indictment for second-degree murder and other felony charges.

Jose Manuel Adame Romero

The 41-year-old victim died following a shooting incident at a community center in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Hawaii Police Department

The agency is responsible for law enforcement in Hawaii County and conducted the criminal investigation into this homicide.

The details

The Hawaii Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Section led the investigation into the shooting that took place at the Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center. Guevarra, 49, was arrested three days after the incident and appeared in Hilo Circuit Court on October 2.

September 19, 2026: Shooting at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center
September 22, 2026: Arrest of Bryant Guevarra
October 2, 2026: Appearance in Hilo Circuit Court
October 26, 2026: Hearing on bail reduction motion
February 8, 2027: Jury trial scheduled

Legal Context

This indictment follows the standard legal pattern set by the Hawaii County grand jury indictment process for felony cases. The proceedings adhere to established regional protocols for prosecuting capital offenses in the Hilo jurisdiction.

The formal indictment initiates the public court phase of the case in Hilo. Residents may observe increased judicial activity at the Hilo Circuit Court as the trial date approaches in early 2027.

The takeaway

The legal system is now focused on the upcoming trial following the grand jury's formal assessment of the charges. Residents can monitor court records or public notices for updates regarding future bail hearings or procedural changes in the case.