Overview

• Officials received a call just before 4 p.m. to 45-18 Smart St. in Flushing for reports of a stabbing and a fire.
• Police say a 27-year-old allegedly stabbed his 50-year-old mother-in-law multiple times, resulting in her death.
• A 17-year-old brother-in-law was also stabbed and is expected to survive, according to police.
• The suspect allegedly set a fire and slashed his wrists before being taken into custody, and he is listed in critical condition.
• The fire was brought under control around 4:40 p.m., five NYPD officers were evaluated for smoke inhalation, and Fire Marshals are responding as operations continue.