Four Family Members, Including 2 Children, Killed in Queens Stabbing: Miklia James, Rojean Davis, Suzette Taylor-Davis, and Richmond Davis Identified as Victims

Four family members have been tragically killed in a stabbing incident in Far Rockaway, Queens. The victims have been identified as 11-year-old Miklia James, 12-year-old Rojean Davis, 44-year-old Suzette Taylor-Davis, and Richmond Davis, believed to be in his 30s. The incident occurred on Sunday when police received a frantic 911 call from a woman reporting that her cousin was killing members of her family.

When officers arrived at the scene on Beach 22nd Street, they found the suspect, 38-year-old Courtney Gordon, attempting to leave the home with luggage. Gordon allegedly lunged at the officers with a kitchen knife, stabbing them both. In response, one of the officers opened fire, killing Gordon. It was later discovered that Gordon had also set a small fire inside the home where the stabbings took place.

Tragically, the violence resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Additionally, a 61-year-old woman who was also injured in the incident remains in critical condition in the hospital.

The motive behind the stabbing is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the events leading up to the tragic incident. The community in Far Rockaway is left shocked and saddened by the loss of these four family members.

Incidents of this nature are always devastating, and it is a reminder of the importance of mental health support and intervention. The tragedy has sparked discussions about the need for increased resources to address mental health issues and prevent such acts of violence.

The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The community is coming together to support the affected family during this difficult time, offering condolences and assistance in any way they can.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on providing support to the victims’ loved ones and ensuring that justice is served for the lives lost in this senseless act of violence.