A shocking attack unfolded inside New York City‘s Grand Central Station on Saturday morning.

The incident left three people seriously injured before the suspect was fatally shot by police.

Authorities say a man armed with a machete carried out the violent assault, targeting multiple victims in a matter of minutes.

The suspect allegedly slashed an 84-year-old man and a 65-year-old man around the head and face. Before attacking a 70-year-old woman, who suffered cuts to her shoulder.

New York City Subway Attack Leaves Three Injured

Police later identified the suspect as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin. He ignored “at least 20 demands” to drop his weapon.

During the incident, he also referred to himself as “Lucifer.”

According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Griffin entered the subway system via the Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue station in Queens. He then boarded a 7 train toward Grand Central-42 Street.

Once there, he launched his attack, first slashing one victim on the platform. Before moving upstairs and injuring two more people.

“The individual was armed with a large knife, described as a machete, and was behaving erratically, repeatedly stating that he was Lucifer,” Tisch said, via BBC.

Tisch confirmed that the 84-year-old victim suffered “significant lacerations” to the head and face.

The 65-year-old man sustained “similar injuries,” as well as an open skull fracture.

Police Fatally Shoot Suspect After Confrontation

Two transit officers responded to the scene at around 9:40 a.m. local time, where they encountered Griffin.

According to police, he then “advanced towards the officers with the knife extended.” This prompted one officer to fire two shots.

Officers immediately attempted “life-saving measures,” but Griffin was later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

“Our officers were confronted with an armed individual who had already injured multiple people and was continuing to pose a threat,” Tisch said, via KPTV.

“They gave clear commands. They attempted to de-escalate. And when that threat did not stop, they took decisive action to stop it and to protect New Yorkers on one of the busiest train platforms in the city.”

Police confirmed Griffin had three prior arrests, though no history of Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP) reports.

Tisch noted that incidents like this are “very rare,” but said the NYPD has increased officer presence in subway stations to reassure the public.

All three victims were transported to the hospital and are not believed to have life-threatening injuries.

The investigation into the attack remains ongoing.