Five people were hospitalized after a mass stabbing incident Sunday at Penn Station in New York City, police and fire officials said. A man was taken into custody in connection with the incident. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
June 7 (UPI) -- Five people were injured and a suspect is in custody after a mass stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station, officials said.
New York Police Department, Fire Department of New York and Amtrak officials confirmed to local media that five were hospitalized in the aftermath of the stabbings, which happened at around 7 p.m. EDT.
Officials said one those who were attacked was seriously injured, two were injured less seriously and two others suffered minor injuries. All were taken to a nearby hospital. officials said.
Law enforcement sources told amNewYork a male suspect allegedly attacked passersby with a sharp object before police subdued him.
