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Suspected Drunk Driver in Long Island Crash Faces Homicide Charges

Steven Schwally allegedly consumed 18 beers before driving into a nail salon, killing four, including an off-duty NYPD officer.

Emilia Rennhack, Yan Xu and Jiancai 'Kenny' Chen were three of the four victims killed in a Long Island nail salon when an SUV crashed into the building.
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Overview

  • The crash occurred at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries.
  • Victims include NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was getting her nails done for a wedding.
  • Schwally, who has a prior DWI conviction, was arraigned on misdemeanor drunken driving charges.
  • A community memorial has been set up at the crash site to honor the victims.
  • Additional charges, including homicide, are expected to be brought against Schwally.