In a striking courthouse attack, two Manhattan court officers have been stabbed, highlighting the alarming rise in violence against law enforcement and the consequences of current policies that neglect public safety.
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This targeted assault, right in the heart of Lower Manhattan, reveals the vulnerabilities in our justice system’s security measures.
Two court officers were stabbed while screening people at the metal detectors in the Manhattan criminal courthouse Monday morning, June 16, 2025.
The attack took place in the building’s lobby on the south side, an area designed as a public screening zone.
Officers were slashed in a targeted assault recorded on camera.
The incident, occurring around 9:35 a.m. at 100 Centre St., saw one officer slashed in the face and another in the neck.
Both were quickly hospitalized and listed in stable condition.
A third officer was injured after being thrown into a barrier and is also expected to survive.
State courts spokesperson Al Baker described the assault as a “targeted attack,” with surveillance footage showing the suspect removing a knife from a bag to attack the officers.
How the weapon bypassed security remains unresolved.
Several officers subdued the assailant, disarming and taking him into custody near a bank of magnetometers.
Baker praised the officers’ swift response, Fox News reports.
The suspect, identified as having 18 prior arrests, including assaulting police, is now under evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.
His identity and potential charges remain undisclosed.
A criminal investigation by the New York State Unified Court System is ongoing, with video evidence under close review.
The courthouse, known for high-profile trials like President Donald Trump’s and Daniel Penny’s, faced a security breach despite being heavily monitored.
Court staffing shortages, particularly a 15% understaffing at the location, likely exacerbated the situation. New York is actively recruiting to fill these gaps.
Mayor Eric Adams, after being briefed, expressed gratitude for the immediate law enforcement response and emphasized the importance of addressing public safety concerns.
Witnesses and security officers are grappling with the implications of this breach in a courthouse—a place meant to be a bastion of law and order.
As the investigations proceed, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for tightened security and vigilant oversight in maintaining public safety.
This attack underscores the ongoing challenges facing our security infrastructure, especially in places central to upholding our judicial system.
Action is critical to prevent further incidents and ensure all public servants can perform their duties safely.
JUST IN: Two court security officers were stabbed while screening people at the metal detectors at the Manhattan criminal courthouse on Monday morning, according to law enforcement sources.
The suspect is in custody, the sources said.
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