Two people suffered critical injuries during a violent shooting and stabbing incident at Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday morning.
Details of the Attack
The unidentified victims reached hospitals in critical condition after emergency responders transported them from the busy transit hub. Authorities report that a man armed with a machete stabbed the two individuals before police opened fire on him.
The suspect’s identity remains undisclosed, and his condition has not been made public.
Police Response and Investigation
Officers responded swiftly to the scene inside the popular tourist destination. Investigators continue to examine the area, causing disruptions to train services.
Transit Disruptions
Lines 4 and 6 currently bypass Grand Central Terminal as police secure the site for their ongoing probe.
Mayor’s Comments on City Violence
The event unfolds weeks after Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed New York City’s gun violence concerns, following the fatal shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Brooklyn.
“We cannot accept it as normal in our city. We cannot grow numb to this pain,” Mamdani stated. “Today serves as a devastating reminder of the urgent work needed to combat gun violence. Too many children never reach adulthood, and too many parents bury those they love most.”
