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Jan 17, 2024, 6:10 AM

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The man charged in a deadly hammer attack in Sunset Park appeared in court Wednesday.

Police say Liyong Ye fatally hit 43-year old Zhao Zhao in the head with a hammer, as well as striking and injuring the woman's 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Ye has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.

If convicted, he faces 25 years to life in prison.