Penn Station Stabbing Leaves Six Wounded Ahead of NBA Finals and World Cup

New York City – (Web Desk) – A Penn Station stabbing left six people wounded on Sunday morning, sending shockwaves through New York City just days before two of the biggest sporting events in the world.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the news on X, saying six people were stabbed and the suspect was taken into custody. The New York Fire Department rushed all six victims to a nearby hospital. One person had serious injuries, but all are expected to make a full recovery.

City Comptroller Mark Levine said the suspect is believed to be a homeless person with emotional disturbances. Police quickly sealed off the area near tracks 5 and 6 inside the station. A reporter at the scene spotted blood, gauze, and medical gloves left on the floor.

Governor Kathy Hochul called it an act of horrific violence. She said New Yorkers deserve to feel safe everywhere they go and promised to keep working toward that goal.

The attack happened at one of the busiest travel hubs in the entire country. The timing made it even more alarming. Madison Square Garden, which sits directly above Penn Station, is set to host games three and four of the NBA Finals on Monday and Wednesday. The New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs in what promises to be a thrilling series.

I’ve been briefed on the horrific stabbing at Penn Station. Based on the information available right now, six people were stabbed and the alleged perpetrator is in custody following a swift response from the Amtrak Police Department.

My heart is with everyone who was injured,…

— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) June 8, 2026

Just across the border in New Jersey, MetLife Stadium will host its first FIFA World Cup match on Saturday. President Donald Trump is also expected to attend Monday’s NBA game after accepting an invite from Knicks owner James Dolan.

Security in the city was already tightened ahead of both events. Authorities had also cancelled a planned outdoor watch party outside the Garden on Monday. During a watch party on Friday, one police officer was assaulted and 26 people were arrested after some fans caused trouble in the streets.

Horrifying attack this evening at Penn Station. Five people stabbed. All thankfully expected to survive.

Amtrak police quickly apprehended the suspect, said to be an emotionally disturbed homeless person.

Many important questions to answer about whether the suspect had fallen… https://t.co/aWULt6oqMc

— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) June 8, 2026

New York’s emergency alert system urged people to stay away from Penn Station and warned of road closures, transit delays, and a heavy emergency presence in the area.