Knife Attack on Officers in NYC | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A tense Monday morning on the Lower East Side turned deadly when police confronted a 54-year-old man wielding a butcher’s knife, leading to a fatal shootout. The suspect, Wei Chan, ignored commands and charged officers before being shot; he later died at the hospital. His 75-year-old father also suffered head injuries from his son and is expected to recover. Multiple officers were hospitalized for observation. Authorities are now investigating the volatile chain of events that led to this tragic confrontation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…