FLUSHING, Queens (WABC) -- A man has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing his mother-in-law to death and injuring his brother-in-law before apparently starting a fire in Queens, according to police.

NewsCopter 7 was over the scene at 45-18 Smart St. between 45th Avenue and Holly Avenue in Flushing.

Officials received a call just before 4 p.m. for reports of a person stabbed at the location, and a fire.

Police say a 27-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 50-year-old mother-in-law multiple times, killing her. They say he then allegedly stabbed and injured his 17-year-old brother-in-law. It's not clear what his condition is, but he is expected to survive.

Police say the suspect was going through a divorce and started drinking. He stabbed the two, then set a fire and slashed hi

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