Knives and cutting instruments, like machetes, are used more often in violent crimes than firearms in Hawaii, statistics show.

The $7 million mobile security system also can be used by top state officials and lawmakers.

The City Council declined to vote on a $1.5 million settlement in the lawsuit over the killing of Lindani Myeni amid strong opposition from law enforcement officials.

The man, who allegedly shot at police then was seriously injured after officers fired back, is being held on $1 million bail.

The alleged assailant and the victim of a machete attack both face charges after a family disturbance escalated into a confrontation with two officers.

Richianna DeGuzman was caught in the crossfire in a gang shooting in 2023, her mother says. But her case remains unsolved.

The city’s Gambling Rooms Task Force recommended codifying efforts to hold property owners accountable.

But the state Supreme Court said two men exonerated in the 1991 murder can move forward with wrongful conviction compensation claims.

Honolulu City Council members said they wanted time to review evidence in the Lindani Myeni case and would reconsider the issue next month.

The killing occurred amid efforts to stop rising violence in the area.