Five injured in stabbing at New York Penn Station
A stabbing at Penn Station left five people wounded, including one with serious injuries, as police arrested a suspect and the city prepares for heightened security ahead of a presidential visit.
A stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station around 7 p.m. EST injured five individuals, according to the Fire Department of New York. One victim sustained serious injuries, two were classified as moderate, and the remaining two suffered minor wounds. All injured parties were transported to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.
New York Police Department officers, assisted by Amtrak police, apprehended a suspect after a brief manhunt. Law enforcement described the attacker as emotionally disturbed.
The attack occurs as the city implements additional security measures ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's scheduled visit on Monday to attend the NBA finals game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at nearby Madison Square Garden.