Woman killed in Times Square stabbing attack worked for Bank of America
Summary
A woman named Erin Piacenti, who worked for Bank of America, was killed in a random stabbing attack in Times Square, New York. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, was shot and killed by police after the incident. Another man was also stabbed and hospitalized.Key Facts
- Erin Piacenti, 32, was a Bank of America employee and held a law degree from Fordham Law School.
- The stabbing happened Monday afternoon in Times Square, near Bank of America's office and a police station.
- The attacker was identified as Pamela Cisneros, 49, from Queens, who was shot dead by police.
- Cisneros had past mental health-related encounters with police but no arrest record in NYC.
- Two people were stabbed: Piacenti, who died, and a 68-year-old man who was hospitalized.
- Cisneros used two knives taken from a shopping bag during the attack.
- Police tried to persuade her to drop the knives before using a stun gun and then shooting her.
- Times Square is a heavily policed area known for tourism and events like the New Year's Eve ball drop.
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