Police: Woman was watering her plants when she was attacked in violent home invasion

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Published: Oct. 5, 2022 at 9:05 PM HST|Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 3:24 PM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating a violent home invasion near Paiko Lagoon on Wednesday evening that left two women injured.

Authorities said the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on the mauka side of Kalanianaole Highway.

Police said a woman was watering her plants when a male suspect pushed her to the ground and held her at gunpoint. A second male suspect ran inside and attacked another woman in her bedroom demanding money.

Sources said the attackers fled in a white BMW.

Officials said that one of the victims, a 26-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries and that a 56-year-old woman suffered minor injuries. Both refused to be taken to a hospital.

At last report, both suspects were still on the run.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.