A wrong food order at a Detroit chicken restaurant allegedly turned violent when two sisters confronted a worker, chased her behind the counter, and left her stabbed in the stomach, prosecutors said.
Brianna Long, 29, and Kierianna Long, 26, are facing felony charges after the May 30 incident on East Warren Avenue. Brianna was nine months pregnant at the time and gave birth days before her arraignment, according to Detroit worker stabbing case reporting from WDIV.
Wrong Order Leads to Charges
The incident happened shortly after 6 p.m. at a chicken restaurant in the 17100 block of East Warren Avenue, police said.
Prosecutors said the sisters received the wrong food order before the argument began. The disagreement allegedly moved from the customer area to behind the counter.
Both women are charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
The charges are allegations. Both sisters are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Fight Moves Behind Counter
According to prosecutors, the sisters went into the restaurant after the dispute over the order and argued with a 23-year-old worker.
The confrontation allegedly escalated when the sisters went behind the counter. Prosecutors said they chased the worker through the restaurant and threw items at her.
WDIV reported that pots and pans were allegedly thrown during the fight. Prosecutors also said hot grease was involved in the confrontation.
Law&Crime reported that the sisters allegedly followed the employee behind the counter after the dispute over the wrong food order began.
Worker Stabbed in the Stomach
The worker reportedly tried to defend herself during the fight. Prosecutors said she threw a knife toward the sisters as the confrontation continued.
Authorities allege Kierianna Long picked up the knife and stabbed the worker in the stomach.
The worker fled the restaurant and hid in a car while calling the police, according to reports. Paramedics took her to a hospital, where she underwent surgery.
Her name has not been publicly released.
Defense Says Worker Was Aggressive
Defense attorneys are challenging the prosecution’s version of events.
Brianna Long’s attorney claimed the restaurant worker was the one who became aggressive first. The attorney said the worker told the sisters she did not care about the wrong order and threw items at them first, according to WDIV.
Brianna also spoke during her arraignment. She said she was innocent and told the court she had a newborn at home.
Kierianna Long’s full defense argument was not detailed in the reports reviewed.
Pregnancy Detail Comes Up in Court
Brianna Long’s pregnancy became a major point during the court.
She was nine months pregnant when the alleged attack happened. By the time she appeared for arraignment, she had given birth four days earlier.
The judge still set bond after hearing the allegations and the details of the worker’s injuries.
Brianna received a $25,000 cash bond. Kierianna initially received a $100,000 cash bond, with a bond review hearing scheduled.
Bonds Include GPS Monitoring
If either sister posts bond, the court ordered GPS tether monitoring, according to local reports.
The 36th District Court allows the public to search hearing schedules through its court case inquiry system. The court notes that online records are not certified documents.
The bond conditions show the seriousness of the case. Prosecutors say a restaurant dispute ended with a worker badly injured.
The defense says the fight did not start the way prosecutors described.
Serious Charges Remain
The most serious charge is assault with intent to murder.
Under Michigan law, that felony can carry a life sentence or any number of years if a person is convicted. The official Michigan assault statute language outlines the penalty.
The sisters also face charges tied to great bodily harm and use of a dangerous weapon.
Prosecutors must prove each charge in court. Defense attorneys will have the chance to challenge the evidence and witness accounts.
Case Stays Active in Detroit
Police said the sisters allegedly left the restaurant after the stabbing. They were later arrested and taken into custody.
The worker’s latest medical condition has not been fully released in the reports reviewed. Local reporting said she was hospitalized and needed surgery.
The case remains active in the Detroit court. Prosecutors are moving forward with felony charges, while the defense argues the restaurant worker was the aggressor.
