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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