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Police Fatally Shoot Man After Stabbing Incident at Grand Central Terminal

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Police-Involved Shooting at Grand Central Terminal After Stabbing Incident

On Saturday morning, a police-involved shooting occurred on subway platforms at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, resulting in the death of a man who had allegedly stabbed three people. The incident prompted a response from multiple officials and is under internal investigation by the NYPD.

Timeline of Events

According to information provided by the New York Police Department (NYPD), the sequence of events unfolded as follows:

  • Approximately 9:30 a.m.: The incident began on the subway platforms at Grand Central Terminal.
  • Prior to Police Arrival: The suspect, identified by police as Anthony Griffin, 44, allegedly stabbed three individuals. Police state Griffin first stabbed an 84-year-old man on the No. 7 train platform. He then moved to the No. 4, 5, and 6 train platform and slashed two more victims, aged 65 and 70.
  • Police Encounter: Two NYPD detectives, responding to the scene, encountered one of the victims. They later located Griffin, who was carrying a knife.
  • Shooting: According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, during the encounter, Griffin was acting erratically and stated he was "Lucifer." The detectives ordered Griffin to drop the knife over 20 times before, police report, he advanced toward them with the blade extended. One detective then shot Griffin twice.
  • Aftermath: Officers performed CPR at the scene. Griffin was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities recovered a knife at the scene.

Status of Victims and Officers

  • The three stabbing victims were transported to local hospitals. Police stated their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
  • Two police officers were also taken to a hospital following the incident.

Official Statements and Investigation

  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided details of the encounter and stated that Griffin had two prior arrests in New York City and one in Upstate New York.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a statement saying he was grateful for the NYPD's quick response and for preventing additional violence. He noted the NYPD is conducting an internal investigation and will release body-worn camera footage.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated on social media that she had been briefed on the incident and was grateful to officers who acted quickly.
  • The NYPD stated there is no connection to terrorism.