Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America
Summary
A woman working for Bank of America was killed in a random stabbing attack in Times Square, New York. The attacker stabbed two people before police shot and killed her shortly afterward.Key Facts
- The woman who died was Erin Piacenti, 32, an employee of Bank of America.
- The attack happened in Times Square, near Bank of America's office building.
- A 68-year-old man was also stabbed and hospitalized; his condition is unknown.
- The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, 49, was shot and killed by police after the stabbing.
- Cisneros carried two large knives and refused to drop them despite police orders.
- Police used a stun gun on Cisneros before shooting her when she advanced toward officers.
- Cisneros had past mental health-related police encounters but no arrest record in New York City.
- The incident took place in a heavily policed area, near a police station and the New Year’s Eve ball drop site.
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