Man Stabs Teenage Tourists at New York’s Grand Central Terminal, Shouting “I Want All White People Dead”
On December 25, a man stabbed two teenage tourists who were enjoying a Christmas meal with their parents at a restaurant in Grand Central Terminal, as reported by CBS News. The victims, two sisters aged 14 and 16 from South America, sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds, with one being stabbed in the back and the other in the thigh. They were promptly taken to Bellevue Hospital and are currently recovering.
The attacker has been identified as 36-year-old Steven Hutcherson, who allegedly targeted the tourists after a confrontation with restaurant staff who were attempting to remove him from the establishment. The New York Post revealed that Hutcherson shouted, “I want all the white people dead. I want to sit next to the crackers,” before launching the attack on the teenagers.
Panic ensued as some customers fled the scene. However, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police swiftly apprehended Hutcherson, who surrendered and dropped the knife. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to harm, criminal possession of a weapon with a prior conviction, and child endangerment.
The restaurant manager shared, “They [the victims] had no idea he was even there, and he just pulled out a knife and stabbed one girl in the back,” according to NBC4.
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the incident, expressing concerns about the impact such incidents have on public safety. He emphasized the need for swift arrests and the removal of repeat offenders from the streets to restore a sense of security.
According to the police, Hutcherson has a history of past arrests and mental health issues. ABC 7 reported that he had 16 previous arrests and was known to law enforcement for his mental instability. Prior to this incident, Hutcherson was last arrested on November 7 for allegedly threatening to “shoot” a stranger in the Bronx, as per Sky News.
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