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NYPD Officers Fatally Shoot Machete-Wielding Man After Grand Central Terminal Attack

New York City Public Transit Safety·April 11 – April 11, 2026

20 days ago

NYPD Officers Fatally Shoot Machete-Wielding Man After Grand Central Terminal Attack

New York City police officers shot and killed a man who attacked three people with a machete at Grand Central Terminal. The suspect, who called himself Lucifer, wounded three victims during a slashing rampage inside the busy transit station. Police confronted the armed man on a subway platform where the fatal shooting occurred during the struggle. Officials stated the attack was not an act of terrorism. The city plans to release body camera footage of the incident to the public. The stabbings caused significant delays for commuters as emergency workers arrived to help the victims.
'Lucifer' Unleashes Bloody Slashing Rampage Inside Grand Central StationKnifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand CentralStabbings on New York City subway leave 3 hurt as officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man

20 days ago

NYPD Fatally Shoots Man After Machete Attack at Grand Central Terminal

NYPD officers fatally shot a man who attacked three people with a machete at the Grand Central-42nd Street subway station on Saturday morning NYPD fatally shot a man. The attacker reportedly called himself "Lucifer" and slashed three victims before police stopped him man calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three. Emergency responders treated several injuries at the scene. Two people were initially in critical condition FDNY reports multiple injuries. All three victims are now in stable condition after the attack on the subway platform victims are in stable condition. The incident caused major delays at the transit hub while police investigated.
Man with machete fatally shot at NYC's Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD saysKnifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand CentralMan stabs 3 with machete at Grand Central and is fatally shot by officer

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'Lucifer' Unleashes Bloody Slashing Rampage Inside Grand Central Station

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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

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Stabbings on New York City subway leave 3 hurt as officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man

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Man with machete fatally shot at NYC's Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD says

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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

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Man stabs 3 with machete at Grand Central and is fatally shot by officer - The Boston Globe

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