On April 11, 2026, a violent incident occurred at New York City's Grand Central Terminal when a suspect wielding a machete attacked three individuals on the subway platform. The New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 9:40 a.m. 911 call reporting an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers encountered 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, who was allegedly claiming to be 'Lucifer' and wielding a machete. Despite over 20 warnings to stop, Griffin advanced toward the officers, prompting one officer to discharge his service weapon and shoot Griffin twice. Griffin was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries [1][2].
The three victims included an 84-year-old male, a 70-year-old female, and a 64-year-old male. All were taken to local hospitals and are reported to be in stable condition. The 84-year-old sustained face and head lacerations, the 65-year-old male suffered similar injuries along with an open skull fracture, and the 70-year-old female had shoulder lacerations. Additionally, two NYPD officers were hospitalized with minor injuries [1].
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the officers for their swift response and highlighted the increased police presence in the transit system, noting that 175 additional officers had been deployed last month. She emphasized the importance of public safety and the NYPD's commitment to protecting New Yorkers from random acts of violence. The Metro Transit Authority (MTA) announced that the 4, 5, 6, and 7 trains would skip the Grand Central Terminal 42nd St. stop while the investigation was ongoing [1].
New York Governor Kathy Hochul described the incident as a 'senseless act of violence' and expressed gratitude to the officers who acted quickly to stop the suspect. She stated that Albany would collaborate closely with the NYPD on the investigation [1].
CONCLUSION
The machete attack at Grand Central Terminal resulted in three injuries and the fatal shooting of the suspect by NYPD officers. Authorities responded swiftly, and the incident has prompted increased police presence and temporary transit disruptions. Public officials have condemned the violence and pledged ongoing cooperation in the investigation.