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Published February 12, 2011, 04:21 PM

NYPD: Man Fatally Stabs 3, Runs Over Pedestrian

New York City police say a man went on a 28-hour stabbing rampage that took the lives of his stepfather, his ex-girlfriend and her mother.

By: Verena Dobnik, Associated Press

  • Maksim Gelman
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    In this undated photo released by the New York City Police Department, Maksim Gelman is shown. Gelman, 23, is sought for the Feb. 11, 2011 stabbing deaths of his stepfather and two women, as well as injuring two additional people while making his escape. (AP Photo/New York City Police Department)

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a man went on a 28-hour stabbing rampage that took the lives of his stepfather, his ex-girlfriend and her mother.

Authorities say 23-year-old Maksim Gelman of Brooklyn also hijacked two cars, fatally hit a pedestrian and stabbed four other people.

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly on Saturday called the case "horrendous and bizarre." He says charges are pending.

Gelman was apprehended Saturday morning in a Times Square subway station minutes after a man was stabbed and wounded on a crowded train.

Gelman's stepfather was knifed at about 5 a.m. Friday in his Brooklyn home. Later Friday, a 911 call led police to the bodies of Gelman's ex-girlfriend and her mother a few blocks away.

None of Gelman's relatives could be reached for comment Saturday.

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