Pregnant woman and sister charged with stabbing restaurant employee over incorrect chicken order

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Two sisters from Detroit face serious criminal charges after allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old restaurant worker during a violent confrontation over an incorrect food order. Brianna Long, 29, and Kierianna Long, 26, are accused of attacking the employee at a local chicken restaurant on May 30, with one sister nine months pregnant at the time of the incident. Prosecutors allege the women jumped behind the counter, chased the worker through the establishment, and used kitchen utensils as weapons during the assault. Both defendants entered not guilty pleas to charges including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon.

The violent episode unfolded after the sisters received an incorrect order at the restaurant. According to prosecutors, the situation escalated rapidly when Brianna and Kierianna entered the establishment and immediately ran behind the service counter to confront the employee. The 23-year-old worker became the target of a sustained attack that involved multiple weapons and kitchen items, forcing her to flee for her life.

Restaurant worker chased and threatened with hot grease

Prosecutors detailed the sequence of events during court proceedings, describing how the sisters pursued the employee throughout the restaurant. The attack included throwing pots and pans at the worker, with the defendants allegedly attempting to pour hot grease on her head. Witnesses reported hearing death threats during the confrontation, with one sister reportedly shouting “I’m going to kill you” at the victim. The employee sustained injuries from being hit with various kitchen items as she attempted to escape the assault. The violent nature of the attack prompted immediate concern from law enforcement about the severity of charges filed against the defendants.

Knife wound forces emergency surgery

The confrontation reached its peak when Kierianna allegedly stabbed the employee in the stomach with a knife. The victim managed to escape the restaurant and ran to a nearby vehicle, where she hid while calling for emergency assistance. Paramedics transported her to a local hospital where she underwent surgery to treat the stab wound. Medical personnel treated the injuries sustained during the prolonged attack, which included trauma from the stabbing and blunt force injuries from the thrown kitchen items. The employee’s quick thinking in seeking shelter and calling for help likely prevented more severe consequences from the assault.

Defense attorneys dispute assault allegations

Legal representatives for the Long sisters presented a different version of events during court proceedings. Defense attorneys argued the restaurant employee initiated the confrontation by displaying a dismissive attitude toward the food order error. According to the defense, the worker stated she did not “give a f—” about the mistake and threw items first, including knives, which prompted the sisters to respond. The defense strategy attempts to shift blame to the victim by claiming she provoked the violent response. However, prosecutors maintain the sisters’ actions went far beyond any reasonable reaction to poor customer service or verbal provocation.

Pregnant defendant pleads for release at arraignment

Brianna Long gave birth just four days before her court arraignment, having been nine months pregnant during the May 30 incident. Her attorney highlighted this fact during proceedings, with Brianna making an emotional plea to the judge. She maintained her innocence and emphasized having a four-day-old baby at home who needed her care. The judge set her bond at $25,000 cash, while Kierianna received a higher bond of $100,000 cash, reflecting the more serious allegations against her as the person who allegedly wielded the knife. Both sisters fled the scene immediately after the attack but were subsequently located and arrested by Detroit police.

Multiple felony charges carry severe penalties

The charges filed against both defendants carry significant prison time if convicted. Assault with intent to murder represents the most serious charge, potentially resulting in life imprisonment under Michigan law. The assault with intent to do great bodily harm charge also carries substantial penalties, typically ranging from multiple years to decades in prison depending on circumstances and prior criminal history. Prosecutors emphasized the severity of the attack in their charging decision, noting the premeditated nature of jumping behind the counter and the sustained violence against a service worker performing her job duties. The case highlights ongoing concerns about violence against restaurant and retail employees, particularly over minor service issues.

Legal proceedings continue as both sisters await trial on the multiple felony charges. The restaurant worker has recovered from her physical injuries but the psychological impact of the violent assault remains. The case has drawn attention to the dangers faced by service industry workers and questions about proportional responses to customer service disputes. Prosecutors indicated they plan to pursue maximum penalties given the extreme nature of the violence and the apparent lack of justification for such a severe response to a food order error.