Sergio Tito Reyes, 37, a native of Guatemala and the head chef at Federico’s Mexican Restaurant in Hanalei, was shot to death on the night of June 6, 2026. Reyes had finished his shift and called his girlfriend, Leslie Gomez Nunez, to say he was closing up and would be home soon. When he did not return, Nunez went to the restaurant and found the door open, lights on, and Reyes inside with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest.

Police focused their investigation on 51-year-old William Billy Sinclair, who had been living with Reyes and Nunez. Authorities described the motive as an ongoing financial dispute. Friends reported a troubled household with domestic violence, fighting, and drugs; Reyes had told Sinclair of plans to move out, and Reyes’s tires had been slashed on June 3. After a two-day manhunt Sinclair was located near the Kapaʻa Public Library, taken into custody following a standoff, and charged with second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder of another person, and numerous weapons offenses. Bail was raised to $1.5 million and the case is in the court system.

Reyes is remembered by the community for his kindness, work ethic, and love for family and friends. If anyone knew Sergio, saw him the night of June 6, or has information about the events leading up to his death, please come forward.