A horrifying stabbing incident in Queens, New York, resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including two children, and left three others injured. The suspect in this heart-wrenching event, 39-year-old Courtney Gordon from the Bronx, succumbed to gunshot wounds.
What unfolded in Queens, NYC? In the early hours of Sunday, authorities responded to a distress call in the Far Rockaway neighborhood, discovering a residence ablaze. The alleged suspect, identified as Courtney Gordon, engaged in a violent altercation, stabbing two police officers before being shot. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The distress call was placed by a young female, reporting her cousin’s violent actions against her family. Upon police arrival, the suspect emerged wielding luggage and attacked officers with a knife. A subsequent investigation revealed the tragic deaths of an 11-year-old girl, a 12-year-old boy, a 44-year-old woman, and a man in his 30s, all believed to have succumbed to stab wounds. A 61-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds was hospitalized.
The suspect had a prior arrest related to domestic violence, and investigations continue, with authorities interviewing the 911 caller. The obituary and funeral arrangements for Courtney Gordon will be announced by the family at a later date.
Queens, a New York City borough situated on Long Island along the East River, boasts landmarks such as Flushing Meadows Corona Park, home to the U.S. Open tennis tournament and the renowned Queens Museum featuring the “Panorama,” a meticulous model of New York City. Adjacent Citi Field serves as the baseball stadium for a professional team.
