Authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to a brutal stabbing incident that injured two people on a packed subway train in New York City on Wednesday.
FOX 5 New York acquired video of the incident, which according to police, took place as the train approached Grand Central Terminal during the peak morning rush at approximately 7:20 a.m.
Law enforcement located the suspect, identified as Gavin Ferguson, 30, who was accused of running from the scene after stabbing two men in the stomach. Ferguson now faces charges of attempted murder and second-degree assault.
A knife-wielding subway train passenger attacked two individuals near Grand Central Terminal in New York City Wednesday morning, police said. (Fox 5 New York)
Video of the incident appears to show the suspect cornering a man who climbed onto a train bench before getting stabbed at least twice. Fellow passengers seemed frozen in shock as they watched in horror from the sidelines.
A man was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after being stabbed on board a crowded subway train at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. (Fox 5 New York)
Police said the suspect fled in an unknown direction following the attack, which stemmed from an argument.
Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident and both the victims were taken to the hospital in stable condition, police said.
