Summary
A man attacked three people with a machete at a New York City subway station. Police shot and killed the man after he refused to drop his weapon. The victims were injured, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
Key Facts
- A machete-wielding man attacked three people at the 42nd Street-Grand Central subway station in New York City.
- The attack took place on a Saturday morning, and police responded to an emergency call at 9:40 a.m.
- The suspect, Anthony Griffin, acted erratically and claimed to be "Lucifer."
- Police repeatedly ordered Griffin to drop his weapon, but he refused.
- An officer shot Griffin twice when he advanced toward them with the machete.
- The victims included an 84-year-old man, a 65-year-old man, and a 70-year-old woman, all with injuries not considered life-threatening.
- The police described the attacks as random acts of violence.
- The incident caused subway delays and the closure of specific platforms at the station.
