A violent stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station left multiple people injured on Sunday evening, triggering panic at one of the nation's busiest transportation centers and prompting a major emergency response. Authorities confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody following the attack, which occurred shortly after 7 pm inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub.One victim suffered serious injuries, while the remaining sustained moderate or minor wounds. Five out of six victims were transported to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. Another person was transported to a separate hospital according to AP. A law enforcement official later confirmed that none of the injuries was considered life-threatening. The incident unfolded less than 24 hours before Madison Square Garden, located directly above Penn Station, was set to host Game 3 of the NBA Finals. What happened at Penn Station?According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), emergency responders were called to Penn Station shortly after 7 pm Sunday following reports of multiple stabbings near the entrance at West 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Initial reports indicated that five people had been injured, though subsequent reporting from the Associated Press stated that six individuals may have been hurt during the incident. Authorities were still working to clarify the exact number of victims as the investigation continued.Witnesses described scenes of confusion as commuters rushed away from the affected area while police and emergency personnel converged on the station. Portions of the transit hub were temporarily secured as officers searched the scene and attended to victims.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there was no impact on Amtrak rail service despite the violence at the busy transit hub. “My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence. I’m wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery,” Mamdani said.Authorities confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody at the scene. Amtrak Police said officers responded quickly to reports of the attack and detained the individual. Investigators recovered a knife believed to have been used during the assault.Officials had not publicly announced a motive or determined whether the victims were specifically targeted. The investigation remains ongoing.