Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man at Grand Central Terminal After Stabbing Incident

Three people were stabbed at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Saturday morning. Police officers shot the knife-wielding man on a station platform. m. ET. The victims were transported to Bellevue Hospital.

Two were in critical condition, while the third was in stable condition. All three were expected to survive, according to officials.

The suspect, armed with a knife described by some sources as a machete, attacked people on the platform.

New York Police Department officers responded and fired at the man after he refused to drop the weapon. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Police sources told the New York Post that the man stabbed at least two people, possibly with a machete.

The Washington Times reported that three people were found stabbed at the major subway station. >"A man slashed 3 people with a machete at Grand Central Station this morning. NYPD shot and killed him when he refused to drop it.

The shooting halted weekend train service at Grand Central Terminal temporarily.

City officials were briefed on the incident. No further suspects were identified. The New York Times stated that at least two people were taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition after the episode on a train platform.

Investigations into the motive were ongoing, with no immediate information released.

is a major transportation hub in Midtown Manhattan, serving millions of commuters annually.

Such violent incidents on subway platforms have prompted increased police presence in recent years. This event adds to reports of subway safety concerns in New York City.