Family of woman fatally stabbed in her Manhattan apartment is suing members of the NYPD, claiming negligence in response to her attack

The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed in her Manhattan apartment last year has filed a lawsuit against members of the New York City Police Department and New York City, claiming delays in police assistance and medical care ultimately led to her death.

Christina Yuna Lee, 35, was found dead in her Chinatown apartment in February 2022 after prosecutors say a man followed her home and stabbed her dozens of times.

The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court on May 12, states unnamed members of the New York City Police Department "unlawfully failed to prevent the assault and battery on Ms. Lee or denied and/or delayed providing medical care to Ms. Lee, leading to her pain, suffering and death."

The complaint, filed by Lee's aunt acting as her estate's administrator, also names New York City as a defendant.

The NYPD declined to comment on pending litigation. New York City's law department said it's currently reviewing the complaint.

Lee was followed by a man who forced entry into her apartment around 4:21 a.m. on February 13, 2022, according to the lawsuit. At least one neighbor called police a few moments later after hearing her screams, according to the complaint.

Two NYPD officers arrived at Lee's apartment door around 4:25 a.m. and heard her yelling for help, according to the complaint. Her screams abruptly stopped, and the officers then spoke with the man through a closed door, the lawsuit says.