New York, NY – A horrifying incident unfolded in a Queens apartment on Thursday, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old boy and the fatal shooting of his 20-year-old brother by the police. The incident occurred at a residence on 147-25 94th Ave. in Jamaica, prompting a distress call from the mother who managed to escape the apartment, seeking help while bleeding.
Upon entering the apartment, law enforcement officers encountered a chilling scene. The 20-year-old assailant had his father in a headlock, brandishing a knife near the kitchen sink. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon in both English and Spanish, the young man refused to comply. In an effort to protect the father’s life, an officer fired a single shot, striking the assailant.
The family of four was immediately taken to the hospital. Sadly, both the 8-year-old boy and his older brother succumbed to their injuries. Meanwhile, the parents, a 29-year-old mother and a 43-year-old father, are currently undergoing treatment for their wounds.
Amidst the chaos, a miracle occurred when an 8-month-old infant was found unharmed in the apartment. Authorities are still working to unravel the details of the incident, including the relationship between the suspect and his young victim, as well as the sequence of events leading up to the tragic event.
The investigation into this devastating act of violence within a family is ongoing. The police are diligently working to understand the circumstances that led to this horrific incident. The community is left in shock, mourning the loss of a young life and grappling with the aftermath of this tragedy.