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Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm also said his office found no evidence that race was a factor in the shooting of Myeni, who was Black.

Hundreds of police union members and other supporters gathered at an early morning rally outside the downtown courthouse.

Some commissioners said they’re in favor of community input while reviewing police chief candidates, but they don’t want to take hiring recommendations from anyone.

UPDATED: This is the second fatal shooting involving the Hawaii Police Department in the same week.

If convicted, the officers will each serve mandatory minimum prison terms of 20 years, the prosecutor’s office said.

The Ring video obtained in a wrongful death lawsuit shows Myeni repeatedly apologizing to the occupants of a house he walked into.

UPDATED: Officers were shot at while responding to a domestic violence incident, according to police. A 91-year-old relative of the shooting suspect also died.

Donors to the former elected Honolulu prosecutor have come under increased scrutiny as the U.S. Justice Department tries to build its case.

The mayor said he’s not interested in the kind of police reform activists have been demanding.

The decision will be up to Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, but his office has yet to review the case even though it happened in 2019.