Police Fatally Shoot Man After Machete Attack Injures Three at Grand Central Terminal

New York City police officers fatally shot a man who stabbed three people with a machete at Grand Central Terminal on Monday. The incident occurred on a subway platform during the evening rush hour. The victims were two older men and an older woman, all of whom were hospitalized with injuries and expected to survive.

The assailant, identified by police as a man who referred to himself as 'Lucifer,' approached the victims and initiated the attack without provocation. Officers responded immediately and issued at least 20 commands for him to drop the weapon. He continued to advance, leading to the use of lethal force.

The attack took place around 7:30 p.

m. ET on the uptown 4 train platform beneath the terminal. Witnesses reported the man wielding the machete and slashing at the victims in quick succession. Emergency services transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where they received treatment for non-life-threatening wounds.

Police secured the area and evacuated parts of the terminal, causing temporary disruptions to subway service. No other individuals were harmed in the incident. The New York Police Department stated that the investigation is ongoing to determine the motive.

to the NYPD, the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative duty pending an internal review.

The assailant's identity has not been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin. BBC News reported that the man called himself 'Lucifer' during the confrontation. >"He ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon," NYPD said in a statement.

The incident prompted a heavy police presence at the terminal, one of the busiest transportation hubs in the United States. Grand Central Terminal handles over 750,000 visitors daily, making such events significant for public safety. Authorities have not linked the attack to any broader threat.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified but has not assumed jurisdiction.