Six injured in stabbing at NYC’s Penn Station, day before Trump attends Game 3 of NBA Finals
Six people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station, shortly after 7 p.m., near the West 33rd Street and 7th Avenue entrance.Amtrak police arrested the suspect after he was pepper-sprayed during a confrontation; he is believed to be homeless and emotionally disturbed. Victims were taken to nearby hospitals, and one was reported to be in serious condition, though none were believed to have life-threatening injuries.
Amtrak said the suspect was apprehended and an examination is ongoing.The incident occurred the day before Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, which sits above Penn Station, prompting strict security measures. it also comes as the FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, with a Fan Village at Rockefeller Centre nearby. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the attack as “horrific” and said the alleged perpetrator is in custody.
Six people were stabbed on Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station, the Western Hemisphere’s busiest train station. The attack occurred shortly after 7 p.m., at the West 33rd Street and 7th Avenue station entrance, according to reports.
Amtrak police officers arrested the suspect after he was pepper-sprayed during a physical confrontation to subdue him. He is believed to be homeless and emotionally disturbed, reported ABC 7. Multiple victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. One victim was reportedly in serious condition. None were believed to have life-threatening injuries, according to reports.
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“Earlier this afternoon, Amtrak Police responded to a reported stabbing at New York Penn Station,” Amtrak said in a released statement. “The suspect has been apprehended and an investigation is underway.”
The stabbing at Penn Station came a day before Game 3 of the National Basketball Association Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, which is being played at Madison Square Garden. The famous sporting arena is located directly above the train station and is expected to have President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in attendance. As a result, strict security measures have been implemented for the game.
Additionally, the FIFA World Cup is also scheduled to start this week and is being co-hosted by New York and New Jersey. And while no games will be played in New York City, the FIFA World Cup Fan Village is being held at Rockefeller Center, which is also close to Penn Station.
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Mamdani commented on the stabbing in a post on X late Sunday night, calling the violence “horrific” and “unacceptable violence.”
“I’ve been briefed on the horrific stabbing at Penn Station,” Mamdani said. “Based on the information available right now, six people were stabbed and the alleged perpetrator is in custody following a swift response from the Amtrak Police Department.”
“My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence,” Mamdani said. “I’m wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery.”
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