2 people stabbed at Museum of Modern Art
NEW YORK - The NYPD says that two female employees were stabbed inside the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon by a 60-year-old man who had recently had his membership revoked.The man had gone into the museum to see a film but was denied entry due to his membership having been revoked because of previous incidents, the NYPD said at a news conference.The man proceeded to jump over a counter and attacked the two employees, police said.The museum was evacuated after the incident.
Due to the investigation 53rd St. between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. was closed.A large police presence was seen outside of the doors of the building after the stabbings.The NYPD carried out a floor-by-floor search but the suspect got away and police began a manhunt outside of the building.
The suspect was a white man wearing a black jacket and a blue surgical mask.One witness described it as a "stampede of people" trying to get out of the building.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersThe two stabbing victims were rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
Both women were listed in stable condition and were expected to survive.Police said the suspect was known to them from prior incidents at the museum.Mayor Eric Adams was briefed on the incident.
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