{"id":722314,"date":"2026-06-08T04:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/722314\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T04:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:05:14","slug":"penn-station-stabbings-suspect-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/722314\/","title":{"rendered":"Penn Station stabbings: Suspect arrested"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five people have been injured in a stabbing attack<\/a> at New York\u2019s Penn Station with authorities confirming a suspect is in custody.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews rushed to the station about 7pm, where five people were found injured<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Travellers rolled their suitcases past a roped-off section near Tracks 5 and 6, where medical gloves, used bandages, and traces of blood still marked the floor.\u00a0AP Photo\/Ross D. Franklin<\/p>\n

Paramedics found one victim with serious injuries, two with moderate injuries, and the remaining victims with minor injuries, according to a statement from the city\u2019s fire department. All were taken to hospital. <\/p>\n

The department added that the suspect was in custody but did not provide further details.<\/p>\n

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The violence unfolded at one of the busiest transport hubs in the United States.\u00a0Angelina Katsanis\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Authorities have not yet released details about what led to the stabbing or whether the victims were specifically targeted.<\/p>\n

By late Sunday evening, travellers continued through the station, passing a cordoned-off area near Tracks 5 and 6, where medical gloves, discarded bandages, and smears of blood were still visible on the floor.<\/p>\n

The violence unfolded at one of the busiest transport hubs in the United States<\/a> less than 24 hours before US President Donald Trump<\/a> is due to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals<\/a> at Madison Square Garden<\/a>, which sits above Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Trump<\/a>\u2019s planned visit has already prompted extensive security measures around the arena and surrounding streets, with the Secret Service, New York Police Department, and other agencies expected to maintain a strong presence ahead of the nationally televised game.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not said if the stabbings will affect security arrangements for Monday night\u2019s event. <\/p>\n

The incident occurred in an area used by hundreds of thousands of commuters and travellers each day.<\/p>\n

Penn Station is expected to be especially busy ahead of the first NBA Finals game to be played at Madison Square Garden since 1999.<\/p>\n

Amtrak police said they were investigating the stabbing and had taken a suspect into custody. <\/p>\n

Authorities have not released the suspect\u2019s identity or provided details about potential charges.<\/p>\n

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