A 51-year-old homeless and emotionally disturbed man, Hector Delion, has been arrested in connection with a terrifying stabbing incident at Penn Station, New York City's largest transportation hub, on Sunday evening. Amtrak Police responded to the slashing attack around 7 p.m., officials reported. By that time, five victims had already been slashed and were transported to the hospital. Delion was apprehended at the scene, and a knife was recovered.
Victim Recalls the Ordeal
One of the victims, Henry Obadiah, recounted the stabbing horror to The New York Post, stating that he did not even realize he had been slashed in the face. "He went at me to kill me! I saw the rage in his eyes," Obadiah said. The attack was random, and Obadiah crossed paths with Delion. "The crazy guy locked his eyes on me and just roundhoused me! Clocked me right in the face and I was like, 'What the f**k?' And I heard the guy on the escalator say, 'He's got a knife! He's got a knife!'"
Obadiah continued, "I didn't realize I had just been slashed in the face." Until he saw his reflection on his phone, he thought he had been sucker-punched. "I thought he just punched me. I felt my lip got busted and I saw the blood, but I took a look into my phone and saw the big cut in my face and I just ran up to the cop and said, 'I just got attacked,'" he added.
Aftermath and Response
Obadiah walked with the police along a large trail of blood and saw another young victim sitting on the floor, holding a towel against his wound. Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted after the incident, "My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence. I'm wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery. I'm grateful to the Amtrak Police Department and the first responders who acted quickly to apprehend the suspect and provide emergency care."
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack. The incident has raised concerns about safety in public transit hubs and the need for mental health support for the homeless population.
