Brooklyn Machete Attack Leaves Family in Critical Condition
On Sunday morning, a horrific incident unfolded in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where a man armed with a machete attacked a woman and three children. Responding police officers were forced to open fire on the assailant after he allegedly lunged at them with the weapon.
Key details:
- The attack: A man slashed a woman and three children (ages 8-16) with a machete.
- Police response: Police officers shot the suspect after he allegedly charged at them with the machete.
- Injuries: Two victims are in critical condition, and the suspect was also critically injured. Two officers suffered tinnitus.
- Location: The attack occurred in a home on 84th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
- Ongoing investigation: Police are investigating the incident and recovered a machete at the scene.
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