Knife-Wielding Woman Shot by Police at Queens Quadruple Stabbing, Home Invasion
133-35 149th St, South Ozone Park, Queens
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Summary
- A Queens man has been charged with attempted murder after a knife attack inside a family home on 149th Street in Jamaica ended with police shooting a woman who relatives say had called 911 and just disarmed him, according to the NYPD and family members.
- Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the house, was arrested Saturday evening and charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. Police have not said how he is related to the others in the home. Relatives told NBC New York he is the woman's brother and had been in a mental health episode when he began stabbing family members Friday night.
- Calls began coming in at 9:38 PM for a break-in and then a man stabbed inside the home, officials said. Officers arrived six minutes later and knocked at both doors for several minutes without an answer. A man with visible injuries appeared at a window and told them his uncle had stabbed him and was still downstairs, so he could not let them in. A woman at a third-floor window said she also could not come down and threw a set of keys to the officers below.
- Hearing screaming from inside, officers used the keys to open the rear door, forced a second one, and announced themselves repeatedly as they climbed to the third floor. In a small bedroom they found two men and a woman struggling on the floor and ordered everyone to raise their hands. The men complied. Police said the woman pointed at one of the men, kept a knife in her other hand, and moved toward officers until she was within several feet, at which point one officer fired, striking her. Another officer deployed a Taser and a third recovered the knife. Two knives were recovered in all.
- Relatives dispute that account. Edward Grant, who said he was stabbed while helping pin the attacker down, told CBS New York that his girlfriend had taken the knife out of the man's hand moments earlier, that officers gave her about ten seconds, and that she likely did not realize she was still holding it. Police said they have no reason to believe she was responsible for the reported break-in or the initial stabbing.
- The woman, 39, was shot in the shoulder, leg and chest and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. A 39-year-old man was stabbed in the arm and a 23-year-old man in the shoulder; both have been treated. Donovan suffered a cut to his hand.
- The shooting was captured on body camera and is being reviewed by the Force Investigation Division. What happened inside the home before officers arrived remains under investigation.
Timeline
Edward Grant, 39, one of the four people stabbed, told ABC7 that officers shot his girlfriend twice in the stomach and then used a Taser on her as she lay on the attic floor, about 30 seconds after she had taken the knife from her brother. The NYPD says she was within several feet of officers when they fired and that no suspect description had been broadcast. She remains in stable condition. Rashawn Donovan, 48, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, per ABC7.
NYPD arrested Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the home, Saturday evening. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, per CBS New York.
Everyone involved is known to each other, police say. The incident was captured on body camera and is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.
Three men from the home were stabbed; they were hospitalized in unknown condition. Two knives were recovered, which the NYPD provided photos of.
Hearing screams inside, officers used the keys to enter and forced a second door. On the third floor they found two men and a woman struggling in a small bedroom. The two men raised their hands; police say the woman advanced toward officers with a knife and was shot once within several feet. An officer also deployed a Taser.
A man with visible injuries appeared at a second-floor window and told officers his uncle had stabbed him and was downstairs. A woman at a third-floor window said she could not come down and threw a set of keys to officers.
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera says 911 calls came in at 9:38 PM, first for a home invasion and then for a man stabbed inside a home on 149th Street. Officers arrived at 9:44 PM and could not get anyone to open the door.
Police say the woman shot by an officer had herself been stabbed and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. NYPD said they have believe she was responsible for the home invasion or the initial stabbing reported to 911.
Police have not yet provided information on the identities of the four stabbing victims, nor their conditions.
NBC reports no injuries to police.
Per NBC New York, officers responding to a reported home robbery discovered four people stabbed inside, during which the gunfire occurred.
It is unclear if anyone was struck.
Radio clips available.
Police reported that shots were fired by an officer and requested additional units at the scene. They have not yet clarified the reason the officer fired the shots.
Police advise that shots were fired. A level one mobilization has been called.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133-35 149th St.
Edward Grant, 39, one of the four people stabbed, told ABC7 that officers shot his girlfriend twice in the stomach and then used a Taser on her as she lay on the attic floor, about 30 seconds after she had taken the knife from her brother. The NYPD says she was within several feet of officers when they fired and that no suspect description had been broadcast. She remains in stable condition. Rashawn Donovan, 48, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, per ABC7.
NYPD arrested Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the home, Saturday evening. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, per CBS New York.
Everyone involved is known to each other, police say. The incident was captured on body camera and is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.
Three men from the home were stabbed; they were hospitalized in unknown condition. Two knives were recovered, which the NYPD provided photos of.
Hearing screams inside, officers used the keys to enter and forced a second door. On the third floor they found two men and a woman struggling in a small bedroom. The two men raised their hands; police say the woman advanced toward officers with a knife and was shot once within several feet. An officer also deployed a Taser.
A man with visible injuries appeared at a second-floor window and told officers his uncle had stabbed him and was downstairs. A woman at a third-floor window said she could not come down and threw a set of keys to officers.
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera says 911 calls came in at 9:38 PM, first for a home invasion and then for a man stabbed inside a home on 149th Street. Officers arrived at 9:44 PM and could not get anyone to open the door.
Police say the woman shot by an officer had herself been stabbed and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. NYPD said they have believe she was responsible for the home invasion or the initial stabbing reported to 911.
Police have not yet provided information on the identities of the four stabbing victims, nor their conditions.
NBC reports no injuries to police.
Per NBC New York, officers responding to a reported home robbery discovered four people stabbed inside, during which the gunfire occurred.
It is unclear if anyone was struck.
Radio clips available.
Police reported that shots were fired by an officer and requested additional units at the scene. They have not yet clarified the reason the officer fired the shots.
Police advise that shots were fired. A level one mobilization has been called.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133-35 149th St.
Edward Grant, 39, one of the four people stabbed, told ABC7 that officers shot his girlfriend twice in the stomach and then used a Taser on her as she lay on the attic floor, about 30 seconds after she had taken the knife from her brother. The NYPD says she was within several feet of officers when they fired and that no suspect description had been broadcast. She remains in stable condition. Rashawn Donovan, 48, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, per ABC7.
NYPD arrested Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the home, Saturday evening. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, per CBS New York.
Everyone involved is known to each other, police say. The incident was captured on body camera and is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.
Three men from the home were stabbed; they were hospitalized in unknown condition. Two knives were recovered, which the NYPD provided photos of.
Hearing screams inside, officers used the keys to enter and forced a second door. On the third floor they found two men and a woman struggling in a small bedroom. The two men raised their hands; police say the woman advanced toward officers with a knife and was shot once within several feet. An officer also deployed a Taser.
A man with visible injuries appeared at a second-floor window and told officers his uncle had stabbed him and was downstairs. A woman at a third-floor window said she could not come down and threw a set of keys to officers.
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera says 911 calls came in at 9:38 PM, first for a home invasion and then for a man stabbed inside a home on 149th Street. Officers arrived at 9:44 PM and could not get anyone to open the door.
Police say the woman shot by an officer had herself been stabbed and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. NYPD said they have believe she was responsible for the home invasion or the initial stabbing reported to 911.
Police have not yet provided information on the identities of the four stabbing victims, nor their conditions.
NBC reports no injuries to police.
Per NBC New York, officers responding to a reported home robbery discovered four people stabbed inside, during which the gunfire occurred.
It is unclear if anyone was struck.
Radio clips available.
Police reported that shots were fired by an officer and requested additional units at the scene. They have not yet clarified the reason the officer fired the shots.
Police advise that shots were fired. A level one mobilization has been called.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133-35 149th St.
Edward Grant, 39, one of the four people stabbed, told ABC7 that officers shot his girlfriend twice in the stomach and then used a Taser on her as she lay on the attic floor, about 30 seconds after she had taken the knife from her brother. The NYPD says she was within several feet of officers when they fired and that no suspect description had been broadcast. She remains in stable condition. Rashawn Donovan, 48, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, per ABC7.
NYPD arrested Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the home, Saturday evening. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, per CBS New York.
Everyone involved is known to each other, police say. The incident was captured on body camera and is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.
Three men from the home were stabbed; they were hospitalized in unknown condition. Two knives were recovered, which the NYPD provided photos of.
Hearing screams inside, officers used the keys to enter and forced a second door. On the third floor they found two men and a woman struggling in a small bedroom. The two men raised their hands; police say the woman advanced toward officers with a knife and was shot once within several feet. An officer also deployed a Taser.
A man with visible injuries appeared at a second-floor window and told officers his uncle had stabbed him and was downstairs. A woman at a third-floor window said she could not come down and threw a set of keys to officers.
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera says 911 calls came in at 9:38 PM, first for a home invasion and then for a man stabbed inside a home on 149th Street. Officers arrived at 9:44 PM and could not get anyone to open the door.
Police say the woman shot by an officer had herself been stabbed and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. NYPD said they have believe she was responsible for the home invasion or the initial stabbing reported to 911.
Police have not yet provided information on the identities of the four stabbing victims, nor their conditions.
NBC reports no injuries to police.
Per NBC New York, officers responding to a reported home robbery discovered four people stabbed inside, during which the gunfire occurred.
It is unclear if anyone was struck.
Radio clips available.
Police reported that shots were fired by an officer and requested additional units at the scene. They have not yet clarified the reason the officer fired the shots.
Police advise that shots were fired. A level one mobilization has been called.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133-35 149th St.
Edward Grant, 39, one of the four people stabbed, told ABC7 that officers shot his girlfriend twice in the stomach and then used a Taser on her as she lay on the attic floor, about 30 seconds after she had taken the knife from her brother. The NYPD says she was within several feet of officers when they fired and that no suspect description had been broadcast. She remains in stable condition. Rashawn Donovan, 48, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, per ABC7.
NYPD arrested Rashaun Donovan, 48, who lives at the home, Saturday evening. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, per CBS New York.
Everyone involved is known to each other, police say. The incident was captured on body camera and is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.
Three men from the home were stabbed; they were hospitalized in unknown condition. Two knives were recovered, which the NYPD provided photos of.
Hearing screams inside, officers used the keys to enter and forced a second door. On the third floor they found two men and a woman struggling in a small bedroom. The two men raised their hands; police say the woman advanced toward officers with a knife and was shot once within several feet. An officer also deployed a Taser.
A man with visible injuries appeared at a second-floor window and told officers his uncle had stabbed him and was downstairs. A woman at a third-floor window said she could not come down and threw a set of keys to officers.
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera says 911 calls came in at 9:38 PM, first for a home invasion and then for a man stabbed inside a home on 149th Street. Officers arrived at 9:44 PM and could not get anyone to open the door.
Police say the woman shot by an officer had herself been stabbed and is in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital. NYPD said they have believe she was responsible for the home invasion or the initial stabbing reported to 911.
Police have not yet provided information on the identities of the four stabbing victims, nor their conditions.
NBC reports no injuries to police.
Per NBC New York, officers responding to a reported home robbery discovered four people stabbed inside, during which the gunfire occurred.
It is unclear if anyone was struck.
Radio clips available.
Police reported that shots were fired by an officer and requested additional units at the scene. They have not yet clarified the reason the officer fired the shots.
Police advise that shots were fired. A level one mobilization has been called.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 133-35 149th St.
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Mamdanis NY
Imagine the highlight of your Friday night is sweating behind a keyboard peddling racist comments on a fake profile on citizen 😭😂
They are called the usual suspects for a reason
We've learned how to treat so many diseases of the body, but we're still struggling to cure the hatred in the human heart."Hatred, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, anger, selfishness, and lack of compassion.
Everyone needs to quit feeding the wrong wolf.
This is how chaotic a situation can happen and you have a split second to make a decision. Right or wrong decision the officer is indemnified. All the haters are Monday morning quarterbacks that sit on the couch while true heroes are making their life safer.
Correct. What a crazy situation and short time to make such an important decision.
Mamdanis NY
Imagine the highlight of your Friday night is sweating behind a keyboard peddling racist comments on a fake profile on citizen 😭😂
They are called the usual suspects for a reason
We've learned how to treat so many diseases of the body, but we're still struggling to cure the hatred in the human heart."Hatred, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, anger, selfishness, and lack of compassion.
Everyone needs to quit feeding the wrong wolf.
This is how chaotic a situation can happen and you have a split second to make a decision. Right or wrong decision the officer is indemnified. All the haters are Monday morning quarterbacks that sit on the couch while true heroes are making their life safer.
Correct. What a crazy situation and short time to make such an important decision.
Mamdanis NY
Imagine the highlight of your Friday night is sweating behind a keyboard peddling racist comments on a fake profile on citizen 😭😂
They are called the usual suspects for a reason
We've learned how to treat so many diseases of the body, but we're still struggling to cure the hatred in the human heart."Hatred, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, anger, selfishness, and lack of compassion.
Everyone needs to quit feeding the wrong wolf.
This is how chaotic a situation can happen and you have a split second to make a decision. Right or wrong decision the officer is indemnified. All the haters are Monday morning quarterbacks that sit on the couch while true heroes are making their life safer.
Correct. What a crazy situation and short time to make such an important decision.
Mamdanis NY
Imagine the highlight of your Friday night is sweating behind a keyboard peddling racist comments on a fake profile on citizen 😭😂
They are called the usual suspects for a reason
We've learned how to treat so many diseases of the body, but we're still struggling to cure the hatred in the human heart."Hatred, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, anger, selfishness, and lack of compassion.
Everyone needs to quit feeding the wrong wolf.
This is how chaotic a situation can happen and you have a split second to make a decision. Right or wrong decision the officer is indemnified. All the haters are Monday morning quarterbacks that sit on the couch while true heroes are making their life safer.
Correct. What a crazy situation and short time to make such an important decision.
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Mamdanis NY
Imagine the highlight of your Friday night is sweating behind a keyboard peddling racist comments on a fake profile on citizen 😭😂
They are called the usual suspects for a reason
We've learned how to treat so many diseases of the body, but we're still struggling to cure the hatred in the human heart."Hatred, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, anger, selfishness, and lack of compassion.
Everyone needs to quit feeding the wrong wolf.
This is how chaotic a situation can happen and you have a split second to make a decision. Right or wrong decision the officer is indemnified. All the haters are Monday morning quarterbacks that sit on the couch while true heroes are making their life safer.
Correct. What a crazy situation and short time to make such an important decision.