Health aide in Queens charged with stabbing an elderly woman in Massapequa.

A disturbing incident in Long Island has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old home health aide, Amber Fraser, who allegedly stabbed her 84-year-old patient while she was asleep. The incident occurred overnight on Tuesday in Massapequa, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

Fraser, a resident of South Richmond Hill in Queens, was charged with second-degree attempted murder following the police investigation. While the victim, identified as Wendy Wilson, was not initially named by authorities, family members confirmed her identity and that she sustained significant injuries during the attack.

Reports from the family indicate that following the stabbing, Fraser attempted to escalate the situation by getting into her vehicle and trying to ram it into Wilson’s home, located approximately 20 miles from her own. The vehicle was discovered on the property the following morning, suggesting a chaotic scene.

According to family testimony, Wilson is expected to survive the attack. Medical reports indicate that she suffered a puncture wound to her chest but was in stable condition after undergoing surgery at a local hospital. The situation was severe enough that Fraser’s arraignment has been delayed due to her own injuries, as police confirmed she would be brought to court when “medically practical.”

The incident has further drawn attention due to surveillance footage obtained by the family. The video reportedly captures the caregiver entering the elderly woman’s bed before the violent assault, after which Fraser left the scene, making her actions particularly alarming to family members.

Police were alerted to the situation when a daytime aide found Wilson bleeding and immediately contacted emergency services. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding Fraser’s employment and the events that led to this alarming incident.

As this case unfolds, it raises important questions about the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations who rely on home health care. The incident has captured the attention of local media and the community as they await more details surrounding Fraser’s motives and her relationship with the victim.