A brutal incident occurred on Sunday morning in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. A man brutally stabbed multiple family members, including two children, to death before attacking two responding police officers as reported by CBS New York. The tragic events led to a crime scene, with neighbors reporting the horrifying sound of gunshots early in the morning. The neighborhood was thrown into chaos with a girl calling 911 to report that her cousin had murdered her family.
According to police, the aggressor identified as 38-year-old Courtney Gordon was visiting his relatives in Far Rockaway. As police approached Gordon at the end of a driveway, he inconspicuously engaged them in conversation, before suddenly drawing a knife and attacking the officers. As a result, the officers had to use force to subdue him, leading to his death at the scene. Upon the officers’ entry into the house, they discovered multiple victims who had suffered stab wounds. One of the victims, a 61-year-old woman, was gravely injured but survived.
The situation was further complicated by a fire set inside the house that delayed the police’s entry. Neighbors reported hearing a man engaged in a heated argument outside the home the previous night, indicating a precursor to the tragic Sunday events. The entire community is in shock and disbelief at the horrifying episode that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Furthermore, the injured victims, both officers, received medical attention, with one being released from the hospital the same day.
The devastating incident triggered an outpouring of support from members of the police force, acknowledging the bravery of the responding officers. With the surviving victims still grappling with serious injuries, the town of Far Rockaway and surrounding community are united in mourning the devastating loss of life. This haunting incident highlights a tragic end for a loving family and a concerning discourse on mental health.
