A man was shot dead by police after he allegdly stabbed three elderly in a “senseless act of violence” at Grand Central Terminal in New York City early Saturday.
According to the New York Post, police said a “maniac” slashed three elderly people with a machete in an “unprovoked attack.”
The attacker was reportedly shot by police at Grand Central Terminal Saturday morning, they said.
As per the report, an 85-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were slashed on the 4, 5, 6 subway platform at the iconic station at 9:50 am, police were quoted by New York Post as saying.
The victims were taken to local hospitals in stable condition, police said.
They added that the man with the machete, who wasn’t identified by cops, was killed.
‘Senseless act of violence’
Governor Kathy Hochul reacted to the incident, saying, “I’ve been briefed on the horrific incident at Grand Central this morning.”
“Two innocent people were attacked in a senseless act of violence. I’m grateful to our brave officers who acted quickly to stop the suspect,” Hochul posted X.
Hochul said, “We’re working closely with the NYPD as the investigation unfolds.”
