A terrifying knife attack unfolded at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Christmas Eve, leaving two individuals injured and raising concerns about public safety in the city’s subway system.
The victims, a 42-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, were attacked by a man wielding a knife at approximately 10:15 p.m. The woman, Imani-Ciara Pizarro, recounted the harrowing experience, describing a lack of immediate assistance from bystanders or law enforcement.
Pizarro, who works at the Roosevelt Hotel, which now operates as a migrant shelter, had just stepped off the 4 train when the attack occurred. Speaking to reporters, she said she noticed blood on the floor near the turnstiles moments before she was struck.
“I blacked out when he sucker-punched me in the back of the head as hard as he could,” she said, explaining that the blow forced her to the ground. The assailant, later identified as 28-year-old Jason Sargeant, then repeatedly yelled, “What’s your problem?” before lunging at her with a knife, slashing her throat.
The attack didn’t stop there. Sargeant kicked Pizarro’s phone away as she tried to call for help. Despite being surrounded by other commuters, no one intervened. “No one in Grand Central