A shocking series of events unfolded on Christmas Eve at the Grand Central subway station in New York City, leaving two people injured in a random stabbing spree. Police arrested 28-year-old Jason Sargeant from Brooklyn in connection with the attacks.
According to the New York City Police Department, the incident began around 10:15 p.m. when officers were called to the 42 Street-Grand Central subway station. Sargeant allegedly attacked two strangers in separate incidents.
The first victim, a 42-year-old man, was slashed across his left wrist during an argument on the stairs leading to the station’s southbound entrance. Moments later, Sargeant reportedly confronted a 26-year-old woman near a turnstile and slashed her neck during another altercation. Emergency medical services rushed both victims to nearby hospitals, where they remain in stable condition.
Officers recovered a knife at the scene and charged Sargeant with multiple crimes, including two counts of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.
This frightening attack happened just days after another horrifying incident on a New York City subway. In that case, a woman was set on fire and tragically killed. Authorities arrested 33-year-old Sebastin Zapeta, an immigrant from Guatemala, charging him with murder and arson.
The recent violence has drawn criticism toward New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Just hours after the fatal subway fire, Hochul posted on social media about improving subway safety, claiming crime has decreased since deploying 750 National Guard members to patrol the system. Her comments have been labeled “tone-deaf” by some, given the timing and severity of the attacks.
Former border official Tom Homan also criticized Hochul and the Biden administration, blaming relaxed immigration policies for the rise in violent crimes involving illegal immigrants. He called for stronger enforcement to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As New Yorkers grapple with these incidents, questions about subway safety and crime prevention are once again at the forefront of public conversation. For now, both cases remain under investigation.
