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Knife-Wielding Man Injures Six at Boston Transit Station

3/21/2026

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A man armed with a butcher knife threatened a bus driver at a Boston transit station on March 20, 2026, injuring six people.
The suspect attempted to slash tires and grab an officer's gun during the incident.
Richard Sullivan, superintendent of police for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, praised the transit officers' quick response.
Authorities closed Forest Hills station temporarily and deployed emergency services to manage the situation.

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Story summary

A man armed with a butcher knife threatened a bus driver at a Boston transit station on March 20, 2026, injuring six people.
The suspect attempted to slash tires and grab an officer's gun during the incident.
Richard Sullivan, superintendent of police for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, praised the transit officers' quick response.
Authorities closed Forest Hills station temporarily and deployed emergency services to manage the situation.