Two people were rushed to hospitals in critical condition after a shooting and a stabbing on the uptown platform for the Nos. 4, 5 and 6 trains at Grand Central-42nd Street on Saturday morning, fire officials said. Commuters filmed a large police and EMS presence and a section of the platform taped off as investigators worked. The incident snarled the morning commute as service through the station was disrupted while first responders and detectives processed the scene.
According to PIX11, the violence unfolded on the uptown 4/5/6 platform. The FDNY said two people were taken to hospitals in critical condition, and the MTA warned that uptown Nos. 4, 5 and 6 trains would bypass Grand Central-42nd Street while police secured the area. Police had not released the victims' names or details about any suspect as investigators scoured the scene. Video shared by bystanders showed a sizable law-enforcement and EMS presence on the platform.
Grand Central has been the site of several high-profile subway assaults in recent years, including twin slashings on Christmas Eve 2024. Transit safety has been a persistent concern for commuters and elected officials alike as the city tries to balance policing and public access to mass transit.
Rush-hour ripple effects
The MTA's service alert forced uptown trains to skip the station during the initial response, leaving riders to detour to nearby stops and expect delays, as reported by PIX11. Officials urged commuters to check MTA channels for updates while investigators remained on scene.
Investigation ongoing
The NYPD had not released information about suspects, motives or charges as detectives canvassed the terminal and reviewed station video. Officials said the inquiry was ongoing and asked anyone with relevant information to contact authorities. This article will be updated as police and transit agencies release more details.
