5 stabbed at New York City's Penn Station, suspect in custody: Sources
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Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at Penn Station in a chaotic attack that left the transit hub reeling. A man experiencing homelessness was quickly taken into custody by police. The incident marks another violent episode at one of the nation's busiest transportation hubs, where security has become an increasingly fraught issue amid ongoing concerns about safety in the sprawling underground complex.
Six people were stabbed near New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening, leaving one person seriously injured before authorities apprehended a suspect, officials said.
The FDNY told Fox News that emergency crews responded to West 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue at 7:02 p.m. after receiving reports that a person had stabbed multiple people.
According to FDNY, six civilians were injured, including one person who suffered serious injuries, two who sustained moderate injuries and three who suffered minor injuries.
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Five victims were transported to Bellevue Hospital, including the seriously injured victim and two people with moderate injuries. A sixth victim with minor injuries was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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Amtrak Police, which is leading the investigation, said a suspect has been taken into custody.
"Earlier this afternoon, Amtrak Police responded to a reported stabbing at New York Penn Station," Amtrak said in a statement. "The suspect has been apprehended and an investigation is underway."
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The New York Police Department referred inquiries about the incident to Amtrak Police, which is leading the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the stabbings were not immediately clear, and authorities have not released information about a possible suspect or motive.
The incident occurred during a busy period for New York City's transportation network, with large crowds moving through Penn Station as the New York Knicks continue their NBA Finals run and visitors arrive in the city ahead of FIFA World Cup events scheduled in the region.
This is a developing story.