A 28-year-old man, Jason Sargeant, was arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve. The incident left two victims wounded, a 26-year-old woman slashed in the neck, and a 42-year-old man slashed in the left wrist.
The first victim, the 42-year-old man, was attacked on the stairs leading to the southbound entrance of the station following an argument with Sargeant. Moments later, Sargeant confronted the female victim near a turnstile and slashed her on the neck during a second altercation.
Emergency personnel responded promptly and transported both victims to local hospitals. Fortunately, both victims were reported to be in stable condition. Police recovered a knife at the scene believed to have been used in the attacks.
Jason Sargeant was charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, and several other charges including menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment, and disorderly conduct. A Manhattan judge ordered Sargeant to be held on $150,000 bail, with his next court appearance scheduled for December 30.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently highlighted subway safety in the city, mentioning a decrease in crime on NYC subways since the deployment of the National Guard earlier this year. This statement comes amidst criticism over her post following another recent tragic incident involving an illegal immigrant from Guatemala.
