Police Fatally Shoot Knifeman Who Slashed Three at NYC's Grand Central
A 44-year-old suspect, identified as Anthony Griffin, fatally attacked three people with a machete at New York City's Grand Central Terminal before being shot dead by police. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning when Griffin entered the subway system in Queens and traveled to Grand Central. On the platform, he slashed an 84-year-old man and a 65-year-old man in the head and face, causing significant injuries including a skull fracture, and cut a 70-year-old woman on the shoulder. Police stated that Griffin behaved erratically, repeatedly claiming to be Lucifer, and ignored at least 20 commands to drop his weapon. When he advanced toward officers with the knife extended, an officer fired two shots, killing him. All three victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed there was no suspected link to terrorism. New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, condemned the senseless violence and praised the rapid police response. Body camera footage is expected to be released. Griffin had prior arrests but no history of being reported as an emotionally disturbed person.
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Police Fatally Shoot Knifeman Who Slashed Three at NYC's Grand Central
A 44-year-old suspect, identified as Anthony Griffin, fatally attacked three people with a machete at New York City's Grand Central Terminal before being shot dead by police. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning when Griffin entered the subway system in Queens and traveled to Grand Central. On the platform, he slashed an 84-year-old man and a 65-year-old man in the head and face, causing significant injuries including a skull fracture, and cut a 70-year-old woman on the shoulder. Police stated that Griffin behaved erratically, repeatedly claiming to be Lucifer, and ignored at least 20 commands to drop his weapon. When he advanced toward officers with the knife extended, an officer fired two shots, killing him. All three victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed there was no suspected link to terrorism. New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, condemned the senseless violence and praised the rapid police response. Body camera footage is expected to be released. Griffin had prior arrests but no history of being reported as an emotionally disturbed person.
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