New York City commuter stabbings and police shootings
Anthony Griffin was shot and killed by NYPD officers on April 11, 2026, at Grand Central Station in New York City after allegedly slashing three commuters and advancing on officers with a machete. As of April 11, 2026: Griffin is deceased, and the three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, Curtis Signal, arrested on February 14, 2026, for multiple assaults including pushing a 51-year-old woman onto subway tracks and brutally beating 43-year-old Benita Frias, now faces additional charges including attempted murder for a March 17, 2026, incident. Signal, who has a history of prior assault arrests and is on probation until June 2027, is being held without bail, while Frias remains hospitalized with serious injuries including a broken knee requiring surgery. These incidents occurred amidst a reported 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime in New York City.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Anthony Griffin was shot and killed by NYPD officers on April 11, 2026, after allegedly slashing three commuters at Grand Central Station.
Anthony Griffin was shot and killed by NYPD officers on April 11, 2026, after allegedly slashing three commuters at Grand Central Station. Griffin reportedly advanced on officers with a machete after being told to drop the weapon, and the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Curtis Signal, already arrested for assaults on Valentine's Day, now faces additional charges includ…
Curtis Signal, already arrested for assaults on Valentine's Day, now faces additional charges including attempted murder for allegedly punching a 17-year-old girl outside the 53rd Street R train station shortly after pushing a woman onto the tracks and assaulting another woman. Signal has a history of prior assault arrests.
February 2026 — 6 developments
Investigators arrested 25-year-old Curtis Signal in connection with assaults that occurred on Valentine's Day morning, February 14, 2026, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Investigators arrested 25-year-old Curtis Signal in connection with assaults that occurred on Valentine's Day morning, February 14, 2026, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto subway tracks and brutally beat 43-year-old Benita Frias, who remains hospitalized with serious injuries including a broken knee requiring surgery. Signal faces charges including assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment, and investigators revealed he has a violent criminal past.
Curtis Signal, arrested for a series of assaults in Brooklyn, now faces charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree attempted assault.
Curtis Signal, arrested for a series of assaults in Brooklyn, now faces charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree attempted assault. He is being held without bail due to his criminal history and probation status. Signal was arraigned on Sunday night following the attacks that occurred on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred amidst a reported 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime in New York City, with a 10% rise in transit crime in January compared to the previous year.
The incident occurred amidst a reported 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime in New York City, with a 10% rise in transit crime in January compared to the previous year. The NYPD noted that colder weather can lead to more people using the transit system, and increased police presence has been deployed.
Curtis Signal was arrested and charged with assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment.
Curtis Signal was arrested and charged with assault, harassment, and reckless endangerment. He has a history of offenses, including alleged assaults in 2023 and prior incidents. Signal is reportedly on probation until June 2027.
The victims of the attacks were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The victims of the attacks were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The 51-year-old woman suffered broken ribs, and the 43-year-old woman sustained a busted lip and reported pain in her knee and back. All victims were expected to recover.
Curtis Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the subway tracks and punched a 43-year-old woman in the face at the 53rd Street R train station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Curtis Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the subway tracks and punched a 43-year-old woman in the face at the 53rd Street R train station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He also allegedly punched a 17-year-old girl later at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Signal was apprehended by police a few blocks away and taken into custody.