A man wielding a meat cleaver stabbed four young girls in New York City, prompting police to shoot him. The children survived the attack. The suspect, believed to be a relative of the victims, had a history of mental illness.
Key Points
Man with meat cleaver stabs four young girls in NYC.
Police shoot the suspect to end the threat.
Children are expected to survive the attack.
Pros
Police responded quickly to the 911 call and saved the lives of the young girls.
All four children are expected to survive the attack.
Cons
The suspect had a history of mental illness.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.