A shooting was reported at Grand Central Station in New York.

15:42, Sat, Apr 11, 2026 Updated: 15:44, Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Grand Central Terminal, New York City, USA

Grand Central New York (Image: Getty)

Police are reportedly responding to a shooting at Grand Central Station in New York City. According to the FDNY, two people have been taken to a hospital in critical condition. According to the NY Post, cop shot a man who was carrying a machete - though the exact weapon is yet to be confirmed. The incident is reported to have taken place on the platform for the uptown Nos. 4, 5, and 6 trains.

A video taken by a witness shows shows a taped-off area within the subway station and a large group of police and first responders. According to broadcaster Pix11, a stabbing has also taken place, however this is yet to be confirmed by authorities. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has stated at at 9:47 a.m local time that subway trains are bypassing Grand Central-42nd Street due to an NYPD investigation.

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Cops shoot at 'machete-wielding' man

According to the NY post, cops shot a man on Saturday morning after he stabbed at least two people, possibly with a machete,

The information is reported to have come from police sources.

The man’s identity and condition has not yet been released.

Incident occurred on 4,5, 6 subway platform

The incident is reported to have occured on the 4,5, 6 subway platform around 9:50 a.m. at the iconic station in Midtown Manhattan.

Trains bypassing Grand Central Station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has stated at at 9:47 a.m local time that subway trains are bypassing Grand Central-42nd Street due to an NYPD investigation.

Nos. 4, 5, and 6 trains are not stopping at the station

Two people in criticial condition

According to the FDNY, two people have been left in critical condition and have been taken to hospital.

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Further report of a stabbing

According to broadcaster Pix11, a stabbing has also taken place.

This is yet to be confirmed by authorities.

Reports of a shooting at Grand Central Station

Early reports are that there has been a shooting at Grand Central Station in New York,

We will bring you more updates as they arrive.