A former University of Pittsburgh professor and doctor is faced with allegations of attempted murder after Honolulu Police claimed he engaged in a violent assault against his wife on a Hawaiian hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig, 46, previously an assistant professor of anesthesiology and bioengineering at Pitt as well as a UPMC anesthesiologist, was apprehended on Monday near Pali Highway after an alleged attempt to push his wife off the trail, hitting her with a rock, causing critical injuries, as reported by WPXI.
Details emerged that Konig's alleged attack took place at the scenic Pali Lookout, noted for its expansive views after his wife declined to take a photograph with him. Moreover, he is accused of attempting to use syringes against her during the attack, Hawaii News Now reported in a detail that underscores the bizarre nature of the events. She was subsequently hospitalized and is currently in critical condition. Meanwhile, Konig fled the scene but was later detained following a brief pursuit by authorities, as per information from WTAE.
While the charges against Konig are still pending, the incident has led to the removal of his biography from the University of Pittsburgh's website. However, his social media presence corroborates his work history. A UPMC spokesperson confirmed that Konig had not been employed at the medical center for over two years, distancing the institution from the former faculty member, an update provided by TribLIVE.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Konig currently lives in Maui and was last linked to Anesthesia Medical Group in Hawaii. Honolulu Police publicly thanked civilians for their help in capturing the suspect.
