Long Island sisters face charges for stabbing a man who intervened to protect a younger sibling.

Two teenage sisters from Long Island have been charged in connection with a violent stabbing incident that left a young man in critical condition. According to law enforcement officials and the victim’s family, the incident occurred on a Saturday night when 21-year-old Nico Cassetana intervened to protect his 14-year-old sister from bullying.

The sisters, identified as Myia King-Harrison, 19, and Diamond King, 18, are facing serious charges, including first-degree gang assault and first-degree assault. Reports from Media News Source indicate that the confrontation took place at the Cassetana family’s residence in Mastic, approximately 20 miles east of the King sisters’ home in Bay Shore. The altercation reportedly escalated around 10:30 p.m., leading to Cassetana being stabbed in the back.

Family members of Cassetana have stated that the sisters had been previously harassing his younger sister, prompting his intervention on that fateful evening. After suffering critical injuries—including a punctured artery—Cassetana was airlifted to a local hospital where he underwent several surgeries and was placed in a medically induced coma.

Following the incident, King-Harrison and King fled the scene but were apprehended by authorities the next day. Their arrests took place shortly after Cassetana’s father, Lionel, shared the details of the incident with the media, confirming the severity of his son’s injuries.

Police have yet to disclose the nature of the prior relationship between the King sisters and the Cassetana family, leaving questions about the circumstances that led to this violent confrontation. The legal implications of the charges against the sisters indicate a potential involvement of additional individuals, as state law stipulates that gang assault occurs when someone is injured with the assistance of two or more people.

As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on edge following this alarming episode of violence among teenagers. The Cassetana family is seeking justice and answers about the events that transpired leading up to their son’s life-threatening injuries, while the King sisters are facing serious legal repercussions for their alleged roles in the incident. The case highlights ongoing concerns related to youth violence and the need for intervention in bullying situations.