Six people stabbed in attack at Penn Station in New York

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Updated 8.6.2026

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Penn Station *New York City Fire Department of New York Bellevue Hospital Amtrak

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Jun 8 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 8

Six people stabbed in attack at Penn Station in New York

Six people were stabbed in an attack at New York's Penn Station on Sunday night. Amtrak police have taken a suspect, believed to be homeless, into custody. The incident occurred at the busy rail hub just before game three of the NBA finals at the adjacent Madison Square Garden, though the events are not believed to be connected. Five victims were taken to Bellevue hospital with varying degrees of injuries, while a sixth was transported to a different hospital. The suspect's identity and charges are not yet available, nor is it clear if the victims were targeted. This attack follows a series of recent incidents at New York public transportation facilities.

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Six people were stabbed in a Sunday night attack at New York’s Penn Station.

— authorities

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he was in touch with Amtrak officials about the stabbing and praised first responders.

— Zohran Mamdani

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One victim has serious wounds, two were moderately injured, and two others received minor injuries.

— paramedics

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A person believed to be homeless is in custody as a result of the attack.

— Amtrak police

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Sunday's violence is the latest of a series of attacks on New York public transportation facilities.

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Jun 8 Morning

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Al JazeeraJun 8

New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns

Two violent incidents in World Cup host cities, a stabbing at New York's Penn Station and a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, have raised security concerns just days before the tournament's opening weekend. Six people were stabbed in New York on Sunday, with one victim sustaining serious injuries, and a suspect was detained. In Kansas City on Saturday, nine people were injured in a shooting near England's planned World Cup base camp. These events occur as New York also prepares for the NBA Finals, and authorities have implemented enhanced security measures for both events. The US is hosting the majority of the World Cup matches, with federal agencies, state and local police, and private entities involved in a comprehensive security plan.

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BBC News - WorldJun 8

Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

Five individuals sustained injuries, ranging from serious to minor, in a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening. The New York Police Department apprehended a suspect following a manhunt. Officials described the stabbing as a random act of violence perpetrated by an emotionally disturbed individual. The injured were transported to Bellevue Hospital. This event occurs as New York City is implementing heightened security measures in anticipation of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit on Monday to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden, located above Penn Station. Security precautions include a no-bag policy and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party.

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Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday.

— New York City Mayor

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Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station.

— officials

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One person suffered a serious injury, two had moderate injuries, and the rest suffered minor injuries.

— Fire Department of New York

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The New York Police Department apprehended the suspect after a manhunt.

— New York Police Department

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Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday.

— Article