A shocking incident unfolded Tuesday night at Manhattan’s Grand Central subway station when a man allegedly slashed two people with a knife. The attack, which happened around 10:15 p.m., left a 42-year-old man with an injured wrist and a 26-year-old woman with a serious neck injury.
Thankfully, both victims are in stable condition and are receiving treatment at Bellevue Hospital. But the crime has raised alarms about the rising violence in the city’s subway system.
The suspect, arrested shortly after the attack, faces multiple charges including assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, and weapons possession. The exact details of his court representation are still unclear.
This violent episode comes just days after another tragic incident where a woman was set on fire in a subway car, later dying from her injuries. Mayor Eric Adams spoke out, noting the man involved had a history of mental illness, which could have contributed to his actions.
The woman who was slashed recalled the terrifying moment she was attacked after getting off the No. 4 train. As she walked to work, the assailant punched her to the ground, shouting “What’s your problem?” before pulling out a small knife and slashing her neck.
Meanwhile, a separate subway tragedy also grabbed headlines. A man accused of setting a woman on fire appeared in court facing murder charges, adding to the growing concerns about subway safety in New York City.
The city is on edge, as these violent events continue to unfold in public spaces.
