A horrific Queens knife attack left a mother and her 2-year-old daughter dead. The accused suspect is now hospitalized. The New York Police Department identified the attacker as Ernesto Cruz, 54. Officers say he faces serious criminal charges.
The stabbing happened inside a home in Ridgewood, Queens. Cruz allegedly stabbed his wife and young daughter during a video call. Officials said Ana Pilatagsi-Moposita and her daughter, Analiz Cruz, both suffered neck and chest wounds from the knife attack.
Paramedics rushed the victims to a nearby hospital. Doctors attempted to save them, but both mother and child died from their injuries. Cruz stabbed himself in the chest during the incident. Medics brought him to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Police later charged Cruz with two counts of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. A relative received the FaceTime call during the attack. Shocked by the scene, they immediately called 911 for help.
Responding officers found the injured victims and Cruz inside the home shortly after the emergency call. Media sources confirmed Cruz was married to Pilatagsi-Moposita. He also fathered Analiz, the toddler victim.
Police have not confirmed whether Cruz has hired a lawyer or entered any plea in court. Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the Queens knife attack. They continue to gather evidence from the scene.
Residents in Ridgewood expressed shock over the incident. Many described the family as quiet and private. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the NYPD tip line for assistance in the ongoing investigation.
As the case develops, police expect more facts to emerge. The Queens knife attack has deeply shaken the local community. This brutal Queens knife attack has left many grieving and demanding justice for the victims.
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