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Police Shoot Machete-Wielding Man at Grand Central Terminal

4/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Police shot Anthony Griffin, 44, at New York City's Grand Central Terminal on April 11, 2026, after he injured three people with a machete.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated Griffin ignored over 20 warnings to drop the weapon while claiming to be "Lucifer."
The victims, aged 84, 70, and 64, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition.
Tisch noted the NYPD's increased presence in transit systems, while Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the incident as a "senseless act of violence."
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

History

Historical Context

The New York City subway system has faced significant challenges with crime since the 1970s, peaking in the early 1990s when crime rates surged, prompting increased police presence. In 1993, reported subway crimes exceeded 1,000, leading to enhanced safety measures. This historical context resonates with the recent violent attack involving Anthony Griffin, highlighting ongoing tensions between public safety and civil liberties in urban transit systems.

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Story summary

Police shot Anthony Griffin, 44, at New York City's Grand Central Terminal on April 11, 2026, after he injured three people with a machete.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated Griffin ignored over 20 warnings to drop the weapon while claiming to be "Lucifer."
The victims, aged 84, 70, and 64, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition.
Tisch noted the NYPD's increased presence in transit systems, while Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the incident as a "senseless act of violence."
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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