Arabic version: حادثة طعن تصيب خمسة أشخاص في محطة بن في مدينة نيويورك
According to BBC News,
Five people have been injured in a stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station, officials say. One person suffered a serious injury, two had moderate injuries, and the rest suffered minor injuries from the stabbing, the Fire Department of New York said in a statement shared with US media.
The New York Police Department apprehended the suspect after a manhunt following the attack, which took place around 19:00 EST. Law enforcement told the BBC’s US partner CBS News that the stabbing was a random act of violence. The suspect was emotionally disturbed and arrested by Amtrak police.
The fire department said those injured in the stabbing were taken to Bellevue Hospital. The incident occurred just days before a planned visit by former President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the New York Knicks game in the NBA finals on Monday evening.
In light of the stabbing and Trump’s visit, city officials have announced enhanced security measures, including a no-bag policy and the cancellation of a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, where the game will take place. Mayor Zohran Mamdani will also attend the event.
