04.05.2026 16:01
In the chilling attack at Grand Central Station in New York, the assailant randomly attacked innocent civilians with a machete. Griffin, shouting "I am Lucifer," injured three people waiting on the platform. The incident, which ended with police intervention, caused a great stir due to the attacker's erratic behavior.
Grand Central Station, one of New York's busiest transportation hubs, was the scene of a chilling violent incident recently. On the morning of April 11, around 9:40 AM, the events began when 44-year-old assailant Anthony Griffin attacked innocent civilians at random with a machete, ending with police intervention.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has finally released bodycam footage of those moments, which caused great public outcry and controversy.
On the day of the incident, Griffin, who spread terror on the platform serving subway lines 4, 5, and 6, was reportedly exhibiting "strange and incoherent" behavior, according to witnesses and law enforcement.
According to a statement by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the assailant repeatedly shouted "I am Lucifer" (Satan) as he approached bystanders. Acting with unstoppable fury while wielding a massive machete, Griffin seriously injured three people waiting for the train on the platform.
Among the injured were an 85-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman, and a 65-year-old man. The victims suffered deep cuts to their heads and faces, with one sustaining a skull fracture. Officials stated that the injuries were not life-threatening, but the physical and psychological trauma was severe.
Police Intervention: "Nobody Wants to Shoot You, Drop the Knife!" In the footage released by the NYPD, detectives Ryan Giuffre and Anthony Manetta are seen maintaining their composure and trying to de-escalate the situation. As Griffin swung the machete above his head while climbing the stairs toward the police, they drew their weapons and repeatedly warned him: "Drop it!", "Get on the ground, nobody wants to hurt you, we just want to talk."
The most striking detail in the footage was Griffin continuing to approach the police with a eerie smile on his face despite the warnings. Detective Giuffre's attempts at de-escalation, saying "We will help you, please put down your weapon," were unsuccessful.
When Griffin turned the sharp edge of the machete toward the police and lunged, Detective Giuffre fired two shots, neutralizing the assailant. Griffin was taken to the hospital but could not be saved despite all efforts.
An examination of Anthony Griffin's history revealed a criminal record for crimes such as theft and trespassing, but no records indicated any history of violence or an official mental health diagnosis. Griffin's family and relatives remain in shock.
His aunt, Regina Baker, claimed that her nephew was a "loving, helpful, and kind person," insisting that the person in the footage was not the Anthony they knew. According to his family, it defies logic for Griffin to be involved in such a violent attack.
Subway Safety and Police Protocols One of the key background elements of the story is the police's authority to use force and their protocols. Commissioner Tisch praised the detectives' "decisive actions," stating that the intervention was inevitable to protect civilian safety on one of New York's busiest platforms. However, civil society organizations and family members continue to question whether this tragic outcome represents a failure in mental health crisis management.
Conclusion and Investigation Process A comprehensive administrative and legal investigation into the incident continues.