NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it has taken a man into custody in connection with the deaths of a grandmother, a mother and her two children in the family’s Brooklyn apartment.
Police said in a statement Saturday that officers responded to a report late Friday night of an assault, and found the oldest victim dead with multiple stab wounds. Police identified her as Fayzieva Mavlyuda, 56, and said she was the grandmother of the two youngest victims.
The NYPD did not specify the injuries of the other three victims found dead in the home: Maftuna Khakimova, 27, and her two children; Kamila Shavkatova, 5, and Timur Shavkatov, 4. Police identified the same Bensonhurst neighborhood home address for all four of the victims.
NYPD officials declined to detail who reported the attack or what relation they had to the family.
The name of the man in custody, aged 24, was not immediately released. Police said he was being investigated and processed, but he had not been arrested as of Saturday morning.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has reported that a man is in custody following a fatal attack on four individuals in a Brooklyn apartment. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of the victims.
According to authorities, the suspect, whose identity has not been released, allegedly entered the apartment in the early hours of the morning and carried out a brutal attack on the four individuals inside. The victims, who have also not been identified, were found dead at the scene when police arrived.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and investigators are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the attack and is currently in police custody, facing multiple charges related to the incident.
The NYPD has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community and that they are actively investigating the case to bring justice to the victims and their families. The department has also extended their condolences to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and reporting any suspicious activity to law enforcement. It also highlights the need for mental health resources and support for individuals who may be struggling with issues that could lead to violent behavior.
As more details emerge about this case, the NYPD will continue to provide updates to the public and work towards bringing closure to those impacted by this devastating event. In the meantime, the community is urged to come together in support of one another during this difficult time.
