Brooklyn Stabbing Spree: Four Children Injured, Uncle Shot by Police

A horrifying incident unfolded in Brooklyn, New York, where four young girls were brutally stabbed by their uncle. Police responded to a call reporting an assault in progress on 84th Street in Bensonhurst.

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A heroic 11-year-old girl, who managed to call 911 while hiding, provided crucial information leading police to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, Long Qian Chen (49), wielding a blood-soaked meat cleaver. After repeated warnings to drop the weapon were ignored, officers fired, wounding Chen.

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The four injured girls, aged 8, 11, 13, and 16, sustained serious injuries but are expected to survive. Another child, a boy, escaped unharmed and alerted a neighbor who called emergency services.

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Chen, who is in critical condition, has a history of mental illness, according to police. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. The investigation into the motive is ongoing, though police say there was no prior record of domestic violence at the home.

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This incident underscores the importance of quick response and the bravery shown by the children in a terrifying situation.