A suspect is in custody after multiple people were stabbed near New York City’s Penn Station on Sunday evening, leaving one person seriously injured, officials said.
The FDNY told Fox News that emergency crews responded to West 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue at 7:02 p.m. after receiving reports that a person had stabbed multiple people.
According to FDNY, six civilians were injured, including one person who suffered serious injuries, two who sustained moderate injuries and three who suffered minor injuries.
Five patients were transported to Bellevue Hospital, including the seriously injured victim and two people with moderate injuries. A sixth patient with minor injuries was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Amtrak Police, which is leading the investigation, said a suspect has been taken into custody.
“Earlier this afternoon, Amtrak Police responded to a reported stabbing at New York Penn Station,” Amtrak said in a statement. “The suspect has been apprehended and an investigation is underway.”
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The New York Police Department referred inquiries about the incident to Amtrak Police, which is leading the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the stabbings were not immediately clear, and authorities have not released information about a possible suspect or motive.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he has been briefed on the “horrific stabbing.”
“My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence. I’m wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery,” he wrote on X.
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“I’m grateful to the Amtrak Police Department and the first responders who acted quickly to apprehend the suspect and provide emergency care,” the mayor continued.
Mamdani said there are currently no impacts to Amtrak service and that his administration is in contact with Amtrak officials as they investigate the stabbing.
The incident occurred during a busy period for New York City’s transportation network, with large crowds moving through Penn Station as the New York Knicks continue their NBA Finals run and visitors arrive in the city ahead of FIFA World Cup events scheduled in the region.
This is a developing story.
