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Police Hunt Armed Suspect Jacob Baker After Triple Homicides

5/28/2026

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Police are searching for 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker, an armed suspect described as 5 ft 9 in tall, about 190 lb, with a tattoo under his left eye, linked to three Puna district homicides.
Two women filed temporary restraining orders on May 22, which a judge denied before the killings.
Chief Reed Mahuna said capturing Baker is the top priority, warned residents not to approach him, and reported community patrols and event cancellations.

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Police are searching for 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker, an armed suspect described as 5 ft 9 in tall, about 190 lb, with a tattoo under his left eye, linked to three Puna district homicides.
Two women filed temporary restraining orders on May 22, which a judge denied before the killings.
Chief Reed Mahuna said capturing Baker is the top priority, warned residents not to approach him, and reported community patrols and event cancellations.