Maniac fatally stabbed mom, 30, inside NYC park in fit of rage over spurned advances — in front of her son, 7: NYPD

Nypost · Aug 20, 2026 · 524 words · By Amanda Woods

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Maniac fatally stabbed mom, 30, inside NYC park in fit of rage over spurned advances — in front of her son, 7: NYPD See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

Maniac fatally stabbed mom, 30, inside NYC park in fit of rage over spurned advances — in front of her son, 7: NYPD See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google The maniac who stabbed a 30-year-old mom to death during a barbecue at a Brooklyn park was enraged because she turned down his advances – and carried out the horrifying attack in front of the victim’s 7-year-old son, according…

Common ground

Shakeema Davis, 30, was stabbed repeatedly in the head and body inside Lincoln Terrace–Arthur S.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Davis was rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries”

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Two separate web search results confirm she was taken to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (also referred to as One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale) where she died.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMLnRHRbEQI

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web search NEUTRAL — Davis was taken to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Now, the NYPD is asking the public to help them find her alleged killer.
https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/woman-killed-in-front-…

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web search NEUTRAL — She was rushed to Brookdale Medical Center, but she couldn't be saved.Hartzog doesn't appear to have been the shooter's intended target, police sources said. Medics rushed Sofronie to Brookdale Univer…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/woman-stabbed-death-duri…

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Claim 2: “Between 15 and 20 people – including Davis’ young son – were on the scene when she was killed”

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The provided evidence confirms her 7-year-old son was present, but the specific count of '15 to 20 people' is not mentioned in any of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries (which are irrelevant).

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Penn State Nittany Lions track and field team is the track and field program that represents Penn State University. The Nittany Lions compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conferen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_track…

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Claim 3: “Investigators have identified a strong person of interest, as well as the car he used to flee the scene”

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While the stabbing is confirmed, the provided evidence does not explicitly mention the identification of a 'person of interest' and a 'car' in the search results provided for this claim. One result mentions a suspect was eventually arrested (Deandre Creary), but the specific detail about the car used to flee is not corroborated across the provided snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Police said the 30-year-old woman was attacked just after 12:30 a.m. inside Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights; she has since been identified as Shakeema Davis of Brooklyn. Officers found her with …
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/woman-30-killed-brooklyn…

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web search NEUTRAL — Investigators reviewing crime-scene photographs found large amounts of blood inside the restroom, in the lobby, outside the building and beside a parked semi. A witness to the aftermath also shared a …
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/09/15/truck-driver-accused…

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Claim 4: “the victim’s mother, Adra Pegues, 60”

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The Mirror US explicitly identifies the victim's mother as Adra Pegues, 60. No other independent source in the provided evidence confirms this specific name and age.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shakeema Davis was having a late-night barbecue in the area with her friends and 7-year-old son, with her alleged killer in attendance.The victim’s mother, Adra Pegues, 60, told The Daily News the pai…
https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/mom-stabbed-death-fro…

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web search NEUTRAL — Videos. The Mother (2003) 1080p. 1:52:06. We think the video contains .
https://ok.ru/video/11436499798606

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web search NEUTRAL — Suspect charged in deadly Crown Heights stabbing of mother Shakeema Davis.Davis was at the barbecue with her 7-year-old son when Creary arrived. As the night wore on, police say he repeatedly hit on h…
https://abc7ny.com/post/suspect-arrested-deadly-stabbing-30-…

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Claim 5: “Shakeema Davis, 30, was stabbed repeatedly in the head and body inside Lincoln Terrace–Arthur S. Somers Park at Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights around 12:41 a.m. Tuesday”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm the victim's name (Shakeema Davis), age (30), location (Lincoln Terrace–Arthur S. Somers Park), time (12:41 a.m. Tuesday), and the nature of the attack.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shakeema Davis, 30, was stabbed repeatedly in the head and body inside Lincoln Terrace–Arthur S. Somers Park at Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights around 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, authori…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/us-news/maniac-fatally-stabbed…

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web search NEUTRAL — NYPD officials said the incident happened around 12:41 a.m. in Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park, which sits at the border of Crown Heights, Brownsville and East Flatbush.
https://gothamist.com/news/a-woman-was-fatally-stabbed-in-a-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Shakeema Davis, 30, was stabbed repeatedly in the head and body inside Lincoln Terrace–Arthur S. Somers Park at Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights around 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, authori…
https://www.newsbreak.com/trending/top/nyc-'monster-mom'-sen…

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Claim 6: “Once he’s struck with the barbecue, he pulls out a knife and stabs her three times, causing her death.”

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The provided Wikipedia results are completely irrelevant (discussing track and field and triple jumpers) and do not mention the incident. No web search results were provided for this specific claim to confirm the 'barbecue' strike or the specific number of stabs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2009 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Organized by USA Track and Field (USATF), the two-day competition to…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tiombe Hurd (born August 17, 1973) is an American triple jumper. After winning the 2004 US Olympic Trials, she represented her native country at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, where she did…
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Claim 7: “The violence unfolded during a gathering that Davis herself had organized”

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Two independent sources confirm the event took place at a barbecue that Davis was hosting/having with friends.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shakeema Davis was fatally stabbed at a barbecue she threw at Lincoln Terrace Park on Aug. 18. On Tuesday, police said 25-year-old Deandre Creary was charged in her killing. He is charged with murder,…
https://abc7ny.com/post/suspect-arrested-deadly-stabbing-30-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Shakeema Davis was having a late-night barbecue in the area with her friends and 7-year-old son before the fatal stabbing. A 30-year-old mother was stabbed in front of her young son and her friends at…
https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/mom-stabbed-death-fro…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.