A violent stabbing incident at Grand Central Terminal in New York City has left commuters shaken after police shot a machete-wielding suspect identified as Anthony Griffin.
The attack, which disrupted weekend train services, has drawn condemnation from city officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
According to a report by the New York Post, the suspect allegedly attacked individuals inside the busy transit hub before being confronted and shot by responding officers.
Authorities have not yet released full details on the suspect’s background, but initial reports and witness accounts have revealed several key aspects of the case.
Here are 5 things to know about Anthony Griffin:
1. Griffin is the primary suspect of the Grand Central stabbings. Anthony Griffin, a 44-year-old man, was identified as the main suspect by two NYPD officers who responded to the emergency.
2. Claimed to be ‘Lucifer’ during the incident. According to initial accounts cited in media reports, Griffin allegedly referred to himself as “Lucifer.”
3. Griffin used a machete as a weapon. Reports indicate Griffin used a machete to attack three elderly people.
4. Griffin was shot by police at the scene. Officers opened fire to neutralise the threat after Griffin allegedly attacked individuals inside the terminal.
5. Griffin had been arrested thrice before the Grand Central incident. According to Tisch, Griffin had three previous arrests but no history of Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) reports with the NYPD.
