One police officer has reportedly been killed and a second seriously injured in a shooting in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu, Hawaii.
The officers were responding to a report of assault when they were confronted by a man wielding a firearm, according to local news outlets. The suspect then opened fire and struck both officers.
UPDATE: At least 1 police officer killed, another gravely injured in Honolulu shooting; multiple homes are on fire – HNN https://t.co/NFb6VZ45cM
— BNO News (@BNONews) January 19, 2020
Shooting and fire burning #honolulu#diamondheadpic.twitter.com/wKTvpbBlru
— Matt (@HelloHiMattHere) January 19, 2020
A home the suspect was reportedly inside later caught on fire, with the blaze then quickly spreading to a number of neighboring houses.
Police are appealing to the public to avoid the area and some roads have been closed as the investigation continues.
Honolulu fire started while we were out on the boat pic.twitter.com/tduEYt7rmS
— Judge (@JudgeLB) January 19, 2020
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