Police Shoot Machete-Wielding Suspect After Stabbing Three at Grand Central

A man armed with a machete stabbed three people on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal before being shot by police.

“A massive investigation is underway at Grand Central Station after cops shot a suspect who stabbed two people at the transit hub on Saturday morning”

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The victims were identified as an 84-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman, and a 65-year-old man.

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Police responded around 9:40 a.m. and encountered the knife-wielding suspect.

Officers opened fire when the suspect lunged at them.

The suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries.

The incident prompted the closure of the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines at Grand Central.

All three stabbing victims were transported to area hospitals and are in stable condition.

Two NYPD officers who initially responded were also taken to the hospital for evaluation.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she was grateful to our brave officers who acted quickly to stop the suspect.

The NYPD is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

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The MTA said 4, 5, and 6 trains would not stop at Grand Central-42nd Street.

Notify NYC advised commuters of delayed service.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch was scheduled to hold a news conference.

The incident occurred at one of the city's busiest transit hubs.

The attack does not appear to be linked to terrorism.