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IN PHOTOS | Times Square stabbing: Bank of America executive killed, suspect shot dead by police

Updated On: 02 September, 2026 07:19 PM IST | Divya Nair

A deadly stabbing in New York's Times Square left Bank of America Vice-President Erin Piacenti dead, while the woman suspected in the attack was shot dead by police. The incident unfolded amid crowds of tourists at the iconic landmark on Monday, August 31. PICS/AFP

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New York City Police vehicles are seen in the area where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on Wednesday, August 31. PIC/AFP
New York City Police vehicles are seen in the area where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on Wednesday, August 31. PIC/AFP
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A senior bank executive was stabbed to death by a knife-wielding woman in Times Square on Monday, as thousands of tourists visiting the iconic landmark watched in shock. The victim was identified by Bank of America (BoA) on Tuesday as its 32-year-old vice president, Erin Piacenti. New York City Police officers investigate the crime scene
A senior bank executive was stabbed to death by a knife-wielding woman in Times Square on Monday, as thousands of tourists visiting the iconic landmark watched in shock. The victim was identified by Bank of America (BoA) on Tuesday as its 32-year-old vice president, Erin Piacenti. New York City Police officers investigate the crime scene
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The suspect, identified as Pamela Cisneros, was later shot dead by police after officers tried to subdue her, news agency IANS reported. Another man, who was stabbed earlier by the same woman, is in stable condition in a hospital, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. People gather at the scene of the stabbing incident
The suspect, identified as Pamela Cisneros, was later shot dead by police after officers tried to subdue her, news agency IANS reported. Another man, who was stabbed earlier by the same woman, is in stable condition in a hospital, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. People gather at the scene of the stabbing incident
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According to police, Cisneros was armed with two knives when officers confronted her. They tried to subdue her with a Taser, but it apparently did not work. Two officers subsequently shot her
According to police, Cisneros was armed with two knives when officers confronted her. They tried to subdue her with a Taser, but it apparently did not work. Two officers subsequently shot her
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Although Times Square has long been considered a potential target for terrorist attacks, officials indicated that terrorism was not a motive in the latest incident. Mental health issues could be a factor, they said
Although Times Square has long been considered a potential target for terrorist attacks, officials indicated that terrorism was not a motive in the latest incident. Mental health issues could be a factor, they said
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The attack comes weeks after a teenage Australian tourist was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack at a McDonald's restaurant a few blocks from Times Square.
The attack comes weeks after a teenage Australian tourist was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack at a McDonald's restaurant a few blocks from Times Square.

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