A man armed with a machete was fatally shot by police after attacking multiple individuals at New York City's Grand Central Station on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The suspect, identified by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, refused to drop his weapon after slashing three people.

Machete Attack and Police Response

The violent incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. on a platform within the busy transit hub. Griffin, who authorities say repeatedly proclaimed he was Lucifer, advanced on officers with the machete despite at least twenty verbal commands to disarm. After he refused de-escalation attempts and moved towards officers with the weapon, one officer fired their weapon, striking Griffin twice.

Griffin was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Commissioner Tisch noted that Griffin had three prior unsealed arrests but no documented history with the NYPD.

Victims Injured in Attack

Three individuals sustained injuries during the attack. An 84-year-old man suffered severe lacerations to his head and face on the 7 train platform. A 65-year-old man received similar injuries, including an open skull fracture, on the 456 platform. A third victim sustained a laceration to the shoulder, also on the 456 platform.

All three victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening at the time of the report. The swift police response aimed to neutralize the threat and provide immediate aid.

Official Reactions and Investigation

The attack prompted immediate attention from city and state officials. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul were briefed and expressed support for the law enforcement officers' actions. Mayor Mamdani confirmed that the NYPD would conduct its standard internal investigation into the shooting.

The police department plans to release body-worn camera footage to ensure transparency. Governor Hochul called the incident horrific and stated her office is cooperating with the ongoing investigation to understand the events fully.

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