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Four Family Members Killed in Queens Stabbing Attack

Suspect Courtney Gordon, Shot Dead by Police, Had Prior Domestic Violence Arrest

  • Four family members, including two children, were killed in a stabbing attack in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York.
  • The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Courtney Gordon, also stabbed two police officers before being shot dead by one of the officers.
  • The suspect had set a couch on fire in the home, delaying police entry.
  • A 61-year-old woman was also found at the scene with multiple stab wounds and is in critical condition.
  • The suspect had one prior arrest for a domestic violence incident in the Bronx.
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