A horrific tragedy struck a New York City family, leaving them devastated and in mourning. Four of their loved ones, including two young children, were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment. Police have taken a 24-year-old man into custody for allegedly stabbing and killing two women and two‌ young children, who were identified as Mavlyuda Fayzieva, 56; Maftuna Khakimova, 27; Kamila Shavkatova, 5, and Timur Shavkatov, 4.
The authorities arrived at the apartment on the corner of Avenue P and West Eighth Street in Bensonhurst after receiving a 911 call‍ reporting a domestic assault. The victims, Fayzieva and Khakimova, were a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, respectively. Tragically, the children’s father, a relative of the suspect, discovered the devastating scene. The family member emphasized the heartache and loss, stating that the suspect took everything from the father – his wife, children, and mother.
Neighbors were deeply affected by the tragic event, with one describing the heartbreaking sobs that echoed outside their window as the family’s loved ones grappled with the loss. Another neighbor recounted the son’s anguish when he discovered his mother’s lifeless body. The close-knit Uzbek community recalls the family’s kindness and generosity, especially the grandmother’s support and assistance to those who were new arrivals in the neighborhood.
The local authorities have been actively investigating the incident, interviewing neighbors and collecting evidence at the crime scene. A memorial with flowers and candles has been established outside the apartment building, serving as a somber symbol of remembrance and mourning.
The community is left reeling from this senseless act of violence, grappling with the profound loss of lives, and seeking comfort and closure during this difficult time.