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News · 11 April 2026

Man shot dead after New York subway stabbings

Man shot dead after New York subway stabbings

Three people were wounded during a machete attack at Grand Central station in New York City. Police shot and killed 44-year-old Anthony Griffin after he stabbed the victims and defied over 20 verbal orders to drop his weapon. His victims, including an 84-year-old man, a 65-year-old man, and a woman, were hospitalised in stable condition.

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