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A doctor was arrested on Monday (25) suspected of trying to kill his wife after she refused to take a picture with him at a tourist point of Hawaii in the United States.
The 46 -year -old man would have pushed his wife from a famous panoramic lookout in Oahu after hitting her head with a stone.
Couple was vacation in Hawaii. Photo: Playback Facebook
Gerhardt Konig is anesthetist and was on vacation with his 36 -year -old companion, nuclear engineer Arielle Konig. She was referred in serious condition to a region hospital with various injuries on her face.
According to the New York Post newspaper, the doctor was arrested late afternoon, about 8 hours after the crime, during a police chase. The lookout was closed all day, reported in the statement of the Hawaii state parks division.
Gerhardt was hired by a company to provide medical services as a anesthetist in Maui and was suspended from activities until the investigation is completed.
“We were informed about the allegations against Gerhardt Konig, MD. Dr. Konig was suspended from the medical team while the investigation is pending. Dr. Konig is employed by an independent entity hired to provide medical services at various medical facilities in MAUI, including Maui Memorial Medical Center. Maui Health takes these concerns and the safety of its patients very seriously and will cooperate with the authorities as appropriate”Said a statement issued by the company.
