Victim in Times Square stabbing, shooting identified as Bank of America employee
Summary
A woman working for Bank of America was fatally stabbed in Times Square by another woman who was then shot and killed by police after threatening officers. A man was also stabbed during the attack and is in stable condition.Key Facts
- Erin Piacenti, 32, a Bank of America employee from New Jersey, died after being stabbed in Times Square.
- The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, 49, used two knives to stab Piacenti and a 68-year-old man.
- Police shot and killed Cisneros after she refused to drop the knives and threatened to kill officers.
- Officers tried to use tasers, but they did not stop Cisneros before police opened fire.
- The male victim was hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition.
- Cisneros had a history of mental health issues recorded by the NYPD but had no previous arrests.
- The attack was random, with no known connection between the victims and the attacker.
- The incident was captured on police body cameras, which will be released later.
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