'Unprecedented tragedy': Gunman kills 2 Hawaii officers, sets fire that destroys at least 5 homes, police say - www.usatoday.com

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...Two police officers were killed in the line of duty on Sunday in Honolulu, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said on Twitter, following a string of events that allegedly began with an attempted eviction.

...Hawaii News Now, citing police sources, reported the man first stabbed his landlord after she tried to evict him, then fired at responding police officers and set fire to the home.

...The Honolulu Police Department did not immediately return phone calls from USA TODAY.The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported 12 homes were impacted by the fire allegedly set by the suspect.

...Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell took to Twitter to express his condolences for the two officers who were killed.

...Honolulu City Councilwoman Kymberly Marcos Pine released a statement on Facebook, saying her "Prayers and thoughts are with the families of the Honolulu Police Department officers who were killed and all who were injured."

Tweets mentioned:

https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/1219019299043643395

https://twitter.com/MayorKirkHNL/status/1219006075380236288

https://twitter.com/thinblueliner/status/1219039543740919809

https://twitter.com/TomvdMolen/status/1219008280409800715

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