1 dead after stabbing in Times Square, suspect fatally shot by police: Authorities
Also reported by BBC World
Summary
Two people were stabbed in New York City's Times Square, resulting in one death and one person critically injured. Police fatally shot the woman suspected of the stabbing after confronting her near an NYPD substation. Authorities said the suspect appeared emotionally disturbed and the situation was not related to terrorism.Key Facts
- The stabbing happened at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Times Square, New York City.
- Two victims were stabbed; one woman died in the hospital, and the other was in serious condition.
- The suspect was a woman who fled toward the NYPD substation nearby after the attack.
- Police shot and killed the woman after confronting her.
- Authorities said the woman seemed emotionally disturbed.
- The incident was confirmed not to be terror-related.
- The police responded quickly and controlled the situation at the scene.
- The story is still developing, and more details may come later.