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NYC stabbing: Man arrested in connection to unprovoked attack at Grand Central on Christmas Eve
[FoxNews] A woman was slashed in the neck while a man was slashed in the wrist, NYPD saidA suspect was arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve left two victims wounded, police said. A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital that 28-year-old Jason Sargeant, of Brooklyn, was arrested for the assault on two random people. On Tuesday, just before 10:15 p.m., police responded to a 911 call about an assault at the 42 Street-Grand Central subway station. Police said a 26-year-old woman was slashed in the neck and a 42-year-old man was slashed in the left wrist. Police said the man was the first victim and was attacked on the stairs leading to the southbound entrance of the station. Sargeant allegedly slashed the man across his left wrist following an argument. Moments later, police said Sargeant reportedly confronted the female victim and slashed her on the neck near a turnstile during a second altercation. EMS responded and transported both victims to local hospitals. Police said both victims remain in stable condition. Police also recovered a knife at the scene. Sargeant was charged with two counts of first degree assault, two counts of first degree reckless endangerment, and several second degree counts for menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment, and disorderly conduct. This attack comes just days after a woman was lit on fire and burned alive on a New York City subway train. Sebastin Zapeta, 33, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree arson. Posted by: Skidmark 2024-12-26 |
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