A machete-wielding suspect randomly attacked three people at New York City's Grand Central station before he was fatally shot by police in a rampage that diverted trains at the nation's biggest rail hub. The suspect slashed an 84-year-old man and a 65-year-old man about the head and face, while a 70-year-old woman suffered cuts to her shoulder in the subway platform attack. Police said the assailant, 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, ignored repeated demands to drop the weapon and called himself Lucifer. Authorities stated no connection to terrorism was suspected in the incident. New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the attack as a senseless act of violence and praised the police officers for their prompt response. All three victims were transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Machete Attack at NYC's Grand Central Leaves Three Injured
Machete Attack at NYC's Grand Central Leaves Three Injured
A random attack involving a machete at New York City's Grand Central station resulted in injuries to three individuals. The assailant, identified as Anthony Griffin, was shot by police during the incident.
A machete-wielding assailant named Anthony Griffin attacked three people at New York City's Grand Central station before being shot by police. The victims, including an elderly man, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities do not suspect any ties to terrorism in this senseless act of violence.
