Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Manhattan Courthouse Attack: Jonathan Wohl Stabs Two Officers
A man named Jonathan Wohl, who is 37, hurt two court officers in a New York City courthouse.
He walked into the building and then suddenly attacked the officers with a knife, hurting one in the face and another in the neck.
Other officers quickly stopped him.
He was known for causing trouble at the courthouse and harassing staff.
The officers are doing okay now, and the police are trying to figure out why he did it.
Jonathan Wohl, 37, attacked two court officers in Manhattan Criminal Court.
The assault occurred around 9:30 AM, with Wohl targeting officers near metal detectors.
Wohl slashed one officer in the face and another in the neck.
Court officers quickly intervened, subduing and disarming Wohl.
The injured officers are in stable condition; Wohl was known for harassing staff.
- Who
- Jonathan Wohl, 37.
- What
- A man attacked two court officers with a knife.
- When
- Around 9:30 AM on Monday, June 16.
- Where
- Manhattan Criminal Court, New York City.
- Why
- The motive is under investigation; officials described the attack as targeted.
- Suspect
- Jonathan Wohl
- Age
- 37
- Location
- Queens
- Incident
- Stabbing of two court officers
- Location of Incident
- Manhattan Criminal Court
- Date of Incident
- June 16
- Injuries
- Two court officers injured
