A Honolulu chiropractor doctor stabbed his wife and three children before taking his own life in Hawaii’s second-highest mass killing spree, according to reports and police.
Officers who responded to a 911 call about an altercation at a home in the city’s Manoa neighborhood left when no one initially answered the door, Homicide Squad Lt. Deena Tomes said at a news conference.
Officers returned about 30 minutes after receiving the second call, entered the area and found five bodies, including a 12-year-old boy and two girls, ages 10 and 17. According to Star-Advertiser
“Based on the evidence found at the scene and the investigation to date, it appears that an adult male killed the woman and boy with a knife recovered at the scene,” Tomes said.
“The motive is still under investigation,” she said.
Authorities have not identified those involved, but nearby residents say told KITV The killer’s father was Paris Oda (46), a chiropractor who lived in the apartment above him with Naoko Oda (48), a housewife, and was murdered along with his children.
One of the neighbors, Hiro Izumo, told the magazine that he did not notice anything unusual with the family.
“They seem like a typical, really festive family, and they dress up their house for the holidays, which is normal,” one neighbor, Hiro Izumo, told the magazine.
Another neighbor, Aime Wakai, said:
“The neighbors are a little scared,” said Mane Wakai, another local resident. “Normally there’s not a lot of crime around here, it’s really quiet, so everyone wants to stay safe and make sure everyone’s okay, and that doesn’t happen here.”
A homicide lieutenant said there was no history of domestic calls at the home and police did not know a motive for the killing, but witnesses told police there had been an altercation there early Sunday morning. .
Police Chief Joe Rogan said the five deaths were the worst mass murder in Hawaii since November 2, 1999, when Brian Koji Uesugi shot and killed seven of his Xerox colleagues, including his boss. Ta.
He said he went to the scene to provide emotional support to the shaken officers but did not enter the home.
“I feel for those officers and think about what they’re going to see and really understand in their mental capacity for the rest of their lives,” he said.
“This will affect them for the rest of their lives, just like any other police officer,” the chief added.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a statement that he was “heartbroken by the tragic incident that took the lives of an entire family.” Hawaii News Now reported.
“This unexplained tragedy has deeply shaken our community,” he said. “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends as they grapple with this profound loss.”
Manoa Elementary School told parents in a letter that a crisis intervention team will be on campus to reassure students and staff.
Iolani School, a private college preparatory school, announced Monday that it will hold an assembly for students, faculty and staff, as well as provide counseling throughout the week.
