India, June 8 -- A violent stabbing incident near New York City's Penn Station left six people injured on Sunday, according to the FDNY.

According to authorities, the suspect attacked multiple people in a series of stabbings near West 31st Street and Seventh Avenue, just steps from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

Authorities confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody shortly after the attack and that there was no ongoing threat to the public.

The FDNY reported the incident about 7:02 p.m. at West 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue.

The incident unfolded in Midtown Manhattan, a heavily trafficked area frequented by commuters, tourists and visitors attending events at Madison Square Garden. Emergency responders rushed to the sc...