In a shocking incident in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, a man armed with a machete attacked a woman and three children. Police were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. where they found the suspect wielding the weapon. Upon confronting him, he lunged at the officers, prompting them to shoot him several times. The man was critically injured and transported to a hospital, along with the victims, one of whom also suffered critical injuries. Responding officers experienced health issues due to the incident, emphasizing the severity of the assault.
A man wielding a machete that he used to slash a woman and three children was shot by police Sunday morning, multiple law enforcement sources said.
The machete-armed man was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to police, while a woman and three kids were also transported to the hospital.
Officers entered a home on 84th Street in Bensonhurst and were confronted by the suspect who allegedly lunged at the cops, prompting them to open fire.
Two of the responding officers were being treated for tinnitus, highlighting the chaotic nature of the situation.
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