Police Shoot and Kill Anthony Griffin After He Stabs Three at Grand Central Subway

A machete-wielding suspect identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin stabbed three people at Grand Central Terminal.

He was behaving erratically and repeatedly stating that he was Lucifer.

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He was ordered at least 20 times to drop the weapon before police shot him.

The three victims were transported to a hospital where they are expected to survive.

Griffin was known to police with more than a dozen arrests.

Officers gave clear commands and attempted to de-escalate before taking decisive action.

The incident occurred at a time of heightened concerns about safety on the subway.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was grateful to our brave officers.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani thanked the NYPD for its quick response.

The police department is conducting an internal investigation.

The three victims sustained injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

One man had significant lacerations to the head and face.

Witnesses described a wall of people rushing through the station.

Two officers were also being evaluated at a hospital.