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Knifeman slashed three people at Grand Central Terminal and was fatally shot by police.

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Summary

A knifeman slashes three people at Grand Central Terminal before police fatally shoot the assailant. The attacker identifies himself as 'Lucifer' and ignores at least 20 demands to drop the weapon.

Key Facts

  • A knifeman slashes three people at NYC's Grand Central Terminal.[1]confirmed
  • The assailant identifies himself as 'Lucifer'.[1]confirmed
  • Police fatally shoot the attacker after he ignores at least 20 demands to drop the weapon.[1]confirmed

Locations

New York CityUnited States, North America
40.71, -74.01
Grand Central TerminalUnited States, New York
40.75, -73.98

Sources (2)

BBC World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream19h ago
  • initial report
BBC World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream19h ago
  • clarification

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A knifeman slashes three people at Grand Central Terminal before police fatally shoot the assailant. The attacker identifies himself as 'Lucifer' and ignores at least 20 demands to drop the weapon.

  • • A knifeman slashes three people at NYC's Grand Central Terminal.
  • • The assailant identifies himself as 'Lucifer'.
  • • Police fatally shoot the attacker after he ignores at least 20 demands to drop the weapon.
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A knifeman slashes three people at Grand Central Terminal before police fatally shoot the assailant. The attacker identifies himself as 'Lucifer' and ignores repeated demands to drop the weapon.

  • • A knifeman slashes three people at NYC's Grand Central Terminal.
  • • The assailant identifies himself as 'Lucifer'.
  • • Police fatally shoot the attacker after he ignores demands to drop the weapon.