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NYPD released bodycam showing deadly Grand Central machete attack and failed de escalation attempt
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Published on 3 May 2026
Accused claimed to be Lucifer during frantic attack
NYPD has released body-worn camera footage from the Grand Central Station shooting in which officers fatally shot Anthony Griffin after he wielded a machete and slashed three commuters. Officers reportedly attempted de-escalation before the shooting. Griffin claimed to be Lucifer, adding to the chaos captured in the video, as authorities detail the timeline leading to lethal force.
- NYPD released bodycam from the Grand Central machete attack
- Anthony Griffin fatally attacked three commuters with a machete
- Officers attempted de-escalation before firing
- Griffin reportedly claimed to be Lucifer during the incident
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