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Elderly Staten Island man accused of murdering wife, slashing son
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Apr 25, 2023
Modified Apr 25, 2023
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A domestic dispute on Staten Island turned deadly Sunday night when a man stabbed and killed his wife, slashing his son in the process, police said.
Ming Chen, 71, is accused of murdering 62-year-old Xiao-Qiong Jing at their house on Blythe Place in Bay Terrace, according to information provided by the NYPD.
Jing was found at around 10:15 p.m. with a stab wound to the torso, and taken to Staten Island University North Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The couple’s 41-year-old son was slashed in the left leg while trying to break up the fight, police said. He was taken to Staten Island University Hospital in stable condition.
Chen also suffered a stab wound to the torso, and was taken to the same hospital in stable condition. Police on Tuesday said it was unclear if his wound was self-inflicted.
He was charged with murder, assault, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. Attorney information for Chen wasn't immediately available.
Residents of the tranquil street described the family as quiet, and said they rarely ever saw the elderly Chen. The house was split between the older couple and their son, his wife and kids, they said.
“They all seemed happy,” said neighbor Nancy Miller.
The family would all get in the car together each morning to go to work at a business they owned in Brooklyn, she said. Online property records show Chen associated with a laundromat and a discount store on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
Luiza Nuvakhova, who lives across the street from the family, said she was surprised to see police at the house. She only heard about the incident on the news.
“I didn’t see the father, ever,” she said. “You never know the mind of people.”
This story has been updated with additional information.
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Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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