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Anthony Griffin Slashes Three Elderly at Grand Central Before Police Kill Him

12 April, 2026.USA.24 sources

Key Takeaways

A machete-wielding attacker injured three at Grand Central Terminal before police fatally shot him.
The suspect called himself 'Lucifer' during the attack.
Victims included an 84-year-old man, a 65-year-old man, and a 70-year-old woman.

Machete Attack at Grand Central

A machete-wielding man, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, launched a frenzied attack at Grand Central Terminal.

“A man wielding a machete was fatally shot by police in New York City’s Grand Central station, after allegedly wounding three elderly individuals, according to the local police department”

Al Jazeera

He slashed three elderly individuals before being fatally shot by police.

Al Jazeera

The attack began on the No. 7 train platform and continued on the 4/5/6 platform.

Police confronted Griffin after a civilian alerted them.

Despite at least 20 orders to drop the weapon, Griffin advanced toward officers.

All three victims were hospitalized in stable condition.

Mayor Mamdani expressed gratitude to the NYPD.

The NYPD is conducting an internal investigation.

Suspect's Background and Response

Griffin had three prior arrests but no EDP history with the NYPD.

He was known to police and had more than a dozen prior arrests.

BBC

No connection to terrorism was suspected.

The attack prompted a major evacuation and transit disruption.

Transit advocate Charlton D'Souza called for more mental health resources.

Governor Kathy Hochul called the incident a senseless act of violence.

Eyewitness Accounts and Aftermath

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic.

“A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at New York City's Grand Central on Saturday before he was fatally shot by police, officials said”