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Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 8:57 AM HST

2 women die in Hilo shooting

By Associated Press

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Two women have been killed in a shooting at a home on the Big Island. The Hawaii Police Department says the shooting in Hilo was reported about 11:20 p.m. Monday. Police say both women were taken to Hilo Medical Center where they were pronounced dead. A suspect has been taken into custody. He has been identified as 34-year-old Sean Ivan Masa Matsumoto. Police say two children in the home at the time were not injured. They have been placed in the care of family members.