Honolulu police fatally shoot barricade situation suspect
Honolulu police officers fatally shot a suspect early this morning after an hours-long barricade situation in Waikiki.
In a social media post, the Honolulu Police Department said the suspect was killed shortly before 4:30 a.m.
The barricade situation began after officers responded to 2509 Ala Wai Boulevard near Liliuokalani Avenue after 7 p.m. Thursday as part of a robbery investigation.
Police closed roads and advised the public to avoid the area during the incident.
No further information on the shooting was immediately released. HPD said they will hold a news conference later today.
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This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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