police-shooting · 42nd Street-Grand Central subway station, Manhattan, New York City

What happened after NYPD bodycam footage showed a detective shooting a machete-wielding man at Grand Central?

What happened?

After NYPD Detective Ryan Giuffre shot and killed Anthony Griffin at Grand Central Station on April 11, 2026, following Griffin's slashing of three civilians, bodycam footage was released, an internal investigation began, and Griffin's family spoke about his mental health struggles.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: Associated Press; CBS News; News12 | Bronx

Timeline

  1. At approximately 9:40 a.m., Anthony Griffin slashes three civilians with a machete on subway platforms at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station. NYPD Detective Ryan Giuffre shoots and kills Griffin.

  2. News reports confirm the incident, identifying Anthony Griffin and the involved NYPD detectives. Civilian victims are hospitalized in stable condition.

  3. The NYPD releases body-worn camera footage of the shooting. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani comment on the officers' actions.

  4. Additional news outlets report on the bodycam footage release, including statements from Griffin's family regarding his mental health struggles.

  5. The NYPD's internal investigation into the officer-involved shooting remains ongoing, with no public findings on potential charges or disciplinary actions for the officers.

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