Man Indicted on Seven Counts of Attempted Murder in Penn Station Stabbing Incident
A man was arrested in a stabbing incident at Penn Station, where he allegedly tried to kill seven people, as revealed by authorities. The suspect, Hector Deleon, was indicted on seven counts of attempted murder for the attack. Deleon's attorneys requested a mental competency exam during the arraignment, and he was held in jail without bail. The incident occurred in the NJ Transit terminal at Penn Station, injuring seven people, with one victim sustaining a severe head injury. Deleon dropped the knife when confronted by police and was apprehended. The Manhattan District Attorney emphasized the seriousness of the attack and vowed to pursue accountability. Deleon faces multiple charges, including assault and attempted assault, with his last arrest in New York dating back to 2008. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on June 29.