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Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

Summary

A woman was killed and another injured in a stabbing attack in Times Square, New York City. The suspect, armed with two knives, was shot dead by police after refusing to drop the weapons.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened late Wednesday afternoon near 41st Street and Seventh Avenue.
  • The suspect stabbed two victims; one, a 68-year-old man, is stable in hospital, while the other died.
  • Police tried to talk the suspect into dropping her knives for four minutes.
  • The suspect threatened to kill officers and waved the knives at them.
  • Tasers were used but did not stop the suspect.
  • Police then shot the suspect, who later died at Bellevue Hospital.
  • The suspect was Pamela Cisneros, 49, from Queens, with a history of mental health issues.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the police for stopping a worse attack.
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