Court Officers Stabbed in Targeted Attack at Manhattan Criminal Court

Attack on Court Officers

• 🔪 Two court officers were stabbed in a targeted attack inside the lobby of the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse.
• 📍 One officer was stabbed in the face, and the other in the neck, during what appeared to be a routine security check-in.
• 😨 The incident caused panic among those present, with one witness describing it as a "movie scene."

Suspect's History and Behavior

• 👤 The suspect, who is in custody, has a long arrest record with 18 prior arrests.
• 🧠 Officials state the suspect has a history of mentally disturbed behavior and previous issues with court officers at the courthouse.
• ⚖️ The union representing court officers is demanding a safer environment due to staffing deficits.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 🕵️ Police are reviewing surveillance video of the attack, which showed the suspect pulling a large retractable knife from a duffel bag.
• 🚑 The injured officers are expected to recover, while the suspect is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.
• ⚠️ Charges are pending against the suspect, and the state office of court administration has been contacted regarding safety concerns.