Visitors to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City were evacuated from the museum on Saturday afternoon after two employees were stabbed inside.
Both employees were seriously injured in the attacks and were brought to Bellevue Hospital after being stabbed in the back, collar bone, and neck.
Both of the attack victims are expected to live, according to Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller.
An individual approached the museum at 4:15 p.m. and sought to obtain access by presenting his membership card, but was denied since his membership had expired. His membership had expired due to two incidences of unruly conduct at the museum in recent days on two consecutive dates.
After being denied entry to the museum, the attacker, 60-year-old Gary Cabana, became enraged and leapt over the registration desk to attack the two museum personnel.
Cabana is still on the loose, according to the NYPD.
He is wanted by the NYPD for two incidents that occurred in Midtown Manhattan prior to the stabbing. The cops claim to know where he is fleeing.
Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, said he had been briefed about the situation. It looks to be an isolated criminal event, according to his press secretary.
Adams requested the public’s assistance in locating Cabana. ““Please continue to avoid the area while police continue their investigation,” he stated, adding that if anyone has any information, they should contact the NYPD immediately. “Public safety is our top priority.”
