Brooklyn Man Charged in Meat Cleaver Attack on Four Nieces After Police Shooting

Long Qian Chen, hospitalized in critical condition, faces multiple attempted murder charges after a brutal assault on young girls was stopped by an 11-year-old's 911 call and police intervention.

• Long Qian Chen, 49, was charged with four counts of attempted murder and other offenses following a violent attack on his nieces at a Bensonhurst home.
• An 11-year-old girl, injured in the attack, called 911 and provided critical information that led police to the scene within minutes.
• Police discharged seven rounds after Chen, armed with a meat cleaver, refused to disarm and advanced toward officers, resulting in his hospitalization after being shot in the head and torso.
• The four victims, aged 8 to 16, suffered severe slash and stab wounds but are receiving treatment at Maimonides Medical Center and are expected to survive.
• Chen, who has a history of schizophrenia, remains under investigation as authorities examine the circumstances and motives behind the attack.

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