Tragedy at Brooklyn Barbecue | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A 30-year-old woman, Shakeema Davis, was fatally stabbed at her own backyard barbecue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, during a violent confrontation with a former boyfriend who allegedly showed up uninvited. The attack occurred around 1 a.m. Tuesday, with her young son and others present — she reportedly threw a drink at him before the assault escalated. After she defended herself with a grill, he pulled out a knife and stabbed her three times. Despite efforts by onlookers to intervene, the suspect escaped, leaving behind a chilling scene. This is the first homicide in the precinct this year — a…