Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after three stabbed at Grand Central subway
Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after three stabbed at Grand Central subway
Police shot a knife-wielding suspect at Grand Central after three people were stabbed; two victims were rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.
A knife-wielding man stabbed three people at a New York subway station Saturday morning before police shot him dead on the platform. The attack occurred at Grand Central, a major transit hub in Manhattan, sending commuters scrambling for cover as officers closed in. First responders arrived within minutes and rendered aid to the victims as investigators began collecting evidence and securing the site.
Two victims were rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, according to the Fire Department. The department described the injuries as serious and said that at least two people were in critical condition. Details about the third victim were not immediately released.
The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was killed on the platform after the knife attack. Police said they discharged their weapons after the man advanced toward them. Investigators said the scene was contained and that the investigation would focus on gathering surveillance video and speaking with witnesses.
Officials emphasized that more information would be released as it becomes available and that the safety of riders remains a priority. The incident underscores the ongoing need for vigilance in urban transit spaces and the work of officers who confront threats in crowded environments.
