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Uncle Attacks Niece with Cleaver; Police Respond, Shoot

4/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a shocking incident in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Longqian Chen, 49, unleashed a violent attack on his four young nieces, aged 8 to 16, wielding a meat cleaver. Thanks to the courage of an 11-year-old who dialed 911, police arrived swiftly. In the ensuing chaos, officers shot Chen as he charged at them. Miraculously, all the girls are expected to survive, while Chen fights for his life.

History

Historical Context

In Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, a violent attack by Longqian Chen on his four young nieces reflects ongoing concerns about domestic violence, a historical issue often overlooked. Since the 1970s, activism has shifted perceptions of domestic violence from a private matter to a public concern, leading to specialized courts and legal reforms aimed at protecting victims and holding offenders accountable.

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Story summary

In a shocking incident in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Longqian Chen, 49, unleashed a violent attack on his four young nieces, aged 8 to 16, wielding a meat cleaver. Thanks to the courage of an 11-year-old who dialed 911, police arrived swiftly. In the ensuing chaos, officers shot Chen as he charged at them. Miraculously, all the girls are expected to survive, while Chen fights for his life.

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