- Multiple people, including the suspect, were found dead in a Manoa home on Sunday morning, Honolulu police officials said
- A murder investigation has been launched after witnesses reported that there was an argument in the home earlier in the morning
- At least one child is believed to among the those killed in the suspected murder-suicide
Five people, including three children, have been found dead at in a house in Hawaii on Sunday in a suspected murder- suicide.
Honolulu police said a father fatally stabbed his wife and three children aged 17, 12 and 10, before committing suicide, according to a preliminary investigation.
The murders occurred in Manoa, a quiet residential neighborhood of Honolulu.
The five bodies, including that of the suspect, were found on Sunday morning, officials said.
The mass killing is the worst in almost 25 years in the state.
‘HPD investigators are at a Manoa residence where multiple deceased persons were found’ police said in a statement.
Multiple people, including the suspect, were found dead in a Manoa home on Sunday morning
‘HPD investigators are at a Manoa residence where multiple deceased persons were found’ police said in a statement
‘Witnesses report that there was an argument in the home early this morning. Multiple murder investigations have been initiated.’
In an update posted to the Honolulu Police’s X account ‘investigators have confirmed that the suspect is among those killed in the home.’
HPD Chief Joe Loga said the murders did not appear to be a random act. The motive is under investigation.
A heavy police presence was seen at a residence on Waaloa Place in upper Manoa, Hawaii News Now reported.
Two medical examiner vans were seen at the alongside Police Chief Logan and PEER support staff for officers.