Brooklyn Man Charged After Allegedly Chasing Woman With Hammer Into Queens Schoolyard

Queens, NY – A Brooklyn man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he chased a woman through Queens while wielding a hammer before forcing his way onto the grounds of a school, where he allegedly assaulted a child and a staff member.

According to the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Shaleek Brunson, 42, was arraigned Friday on charges including five counts of second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of third-degree assault, second-degree menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree criminal tres...