On Friday evening, an aggressive driver who had been shouting from his car, drove through his SUV into the Hawaii Nail and Spa salon in Deer Park. It smashed through the glass of the storefront, killing four people including Emilia Rennhack, a 30 year old police office who was off duty, getting her nails done before a fellow officer’s wedding.
The NYPD mourns the loss of @NYPD102Pct Police Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was tragically killed yesterday while off-duty on Long Island. Please keep her family, friends, and co-workers in your thoughts. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/fRnCubELFB
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 29, 2024
The alleged drunk driver who is being charged with DWI is Steven Schwally, whose car trapped people inside the nail salon after his car drove straight through it. The three others who were killed were identified by Suffolk County Police as Jiancai Chen, 37, of Bayside, Queens, Yan Xu, 41, of Flushing and Meizi Zhang, 50, of Flushing. Nine people were also injured, including a 12 year old girl.
Statement from Police commissioner Edward A. Caban:
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Police Officer Emilia Rennhack, whose life was taken far too soon. We offer our support to Emilia’s family, friends, and co-workers during this incredibly difficult time. Please keep our officer and her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.”
Below, a black and purple bunting represents the tragedy for the 102 Precinct, the entire NYPD, and New York City.
Black and purple bunting represents the tragedy for the 102 Precinct, the entire NYPD, and New York City. My prayers are with Police Officer Emilia Rennhack’s family, friends, and colleagues. https://t.co/5yP3bZZhnd pic.twitter.com/SahcJIlOr6
— Bill Bratton (@CommissBratton) June 30, 2024
Our hearts are breaking following the tragic loss of our 102 Pct. sister P.O. Emilia Rennhack in an off-duty incident yesterday. Please join us in praying for her family, friends and coworkers. Funeral arrangements to follow. #RIP pic.twitter.com/sWQi12FUNt
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) June 29, 2024
He should be charged with murder. I’m so sick of people getting off easy. He killed 4 innocent people.
If you are so incensed over this , you should move out of New York. Because according to your governor and all the prosecutors he should be let off with a warning because it’s his first offense. However making up false charges and persecuting a president of the United States of America is A-OK by them. Too bad Huchol ,Bragg, and the POS judge wasn’t in the nail salon.