Jermain Rigueur, a 27-year-old greeter at a city hospital, was arrested in relation to six knife attacks in NYC over the last 10 days.
New York City police have arrested a hospital worker from Queens after a series of recent stabbings.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban described the six attacks over the last 10 days, none of which were fatal, as "random, unmotivated violence" at a news conference.
Jermain Rigueur, a 27-year-old greeter at a city hospital, was arrested on charges of attempted murder in connection with three of the cases, and assault in a fourth, all in Queens.
Police said Thursday morning that they were still preparing charges in two other attacks, one in Queens and another on a subway in Brooklyn.
Police released surveillance video they say shows Mr. Rigueur holding a large hunting knife he allegedly used in at least one attack.
The first stabbing was reported on January 8.
Police say the next knife attack happened Tuesday, injuring a woman on her walk home. The next day, three men were stabbed within about 30 minutes.
That string of attacks prompted a public plea for tips, and Rigueur was arrested within 24 hours.
Victims ranged from 34 to 74 years old and included people of different genders and racial backgrounds.
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