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Multiple People Stabbed at New York’s Penn Station, Suspect in Custody

Investigators say the attack appears to be a likely random act tied to a possible mental‑health crisis and authorities have warned of ongoing operations and transit disruptions.

New York police and firefighters gather after the stabbing incident at Penn Station in New York on Sunday.
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A woman walks by a closed entrance to the station after the stabbing incident Sunday.

Overview

  • A person attacked commuters shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday near the West 33rd Street entrance and the NJ Transit concourse at Penn Station, leaving five to six people wounded and one reported in serious condition.
  • Amtrak Police and other officers detained a suspect at the scene and witnesses and video show officers subduing the individual before recovering a knife.
  • Officials described the suspect as possibly unhoused or emotionally disturbed and said there is no immediate indication the attack was terrorism-related while investigators review the person’s background.
  • Emergency crews took victims to Bellevue and other hospitals, and authorities urged people to avoid the area because of ongoing police work, road closures and mass-transit disruptions.
  • The incident occurred directly beneath Madison Square Garden the day before Game 3 of the NBA Finals with President Trump expected to attend, and investigators continue to examine surveillance, interview witnesses and reconcile differing injury counts as the probe proceeds.