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2 Fil-Ams killed in new violence in LA, Hawaii

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Violence against Filipinos in the United States continued over the weekend as a 68-year-old Pinoy store clerk was beaten to death over a case of beer in Los Angeles, according to police.

Meanwhile, a Philippine consulate staffer in Honolulu was allegedly killed by her estranged husband in her apartment at Ala Moana, Hawaii police said in an ABS-CBN report.

Steven Reyes was working at a liquor store in the Highland Park Area of LA on Thursday when two teenagers attempted to steal a case of beer.

When Reyes tried to stop them, he was beaten with a scooter and later died, local media said.

Born in the Philippines, Reyes worked at the liquor store a few days a week to support his mother, LA media reported. Reyes himself had four children and a grandchild.

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Los Angeles police are actively investigating the crime, while the Reyes family has set up a GoFundMe page.

In Hawaii, the Filipina, identified by longtime friends as Teresita Canilao, was killed.

Honolulu Police said 81-year-old Rogelio Canilao called 911 just before midnight on Thursday and said a woman had been murdered.

When authorities arrived at the scene, they reportedly found Teresita with fatal injuries.

Rogelio, who later confessed to the crime, was taken into custody.

In a statement, the Philippine Consulate in Honolulu described the victim as a “longtime hire” and said it is working with local authorities investigating the case.

“The Philippine Consulate in Honolulu deeply laments reports of the death of one of its employees, a long-time local hire. The Consulate awaits official confirmation and shall continue working with local authorities investigating the case. Out of deference to the family, the Consulate refrains from making any further comment,” the statement read.

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