A quiet neighborhood in Hawaii is shaking violent death According to police, all five family members died.
Neighbors told KHNL-TV that the family lived on the top floor of a home on Waaloa Place in Manoa, Honolulu. All were found dead on Sunday.
According to Honolulu police, a neighbor first called the home after an argument around 8:30 a.m., and police went to the home after receiving a second call around 9:15 a.m.
That’s when they discovered the body.
police Confirmed The bodies were those of three children, ages 10, 12 and 17, and an adult mother and father. Investigators say his father killed his family with a knife and then committed suicide. They recovered a knife at the scene.
This murder-suicide was the worst mass fatality incident since the 1999 Bayran Uesgi incident. shot dead Seven co-workers at the Xerox building. Uesugi was sentenced to a minimum of 235 years in prison.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi released a statement regarding the deaths.
“We are saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in the peaceful Manoa neighborhood early this morning. An entire family was killed, including three precious children. This inexplicable tragedy is devastating to our community. deeply shaken,” Blangiardi wrote. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends as they grapple with this profound loss. Let us unite in support and solidarity during this difficult time. ”
Neighbors said the family had lived in the house for about 10 years and it seemed normal.
“They’re like a typical festival family. They dress up their house for the holidays, but it’s all normal,” said Hiro Izumo, who lives nearby.
“For the past year or so, I’ve noticed that there aren’t as many Christmas decorations or Halloween decorations as usual. It seemed a little strange because it’s always been so festive,” said another neighbor, who requested anonymity. .
Iolani School sent a message to parents confirming that one of their students was the victim of a homicide.
“Police have not yet released the victim’s name, but we know many have already heard about it. Sadly, this was a family member of the Class of 2024,” they said. writing.
Reports regarding this incident are as follows:
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