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NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman accused of stabbing two people in Times Square
first published Aug 29, 2026, 8:32 PM ET · 23 articles · title as published by New York Post – Metro
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- New York Post – MetroHorror as woman stabbed to death in wealthy California cityAug 29, 2026, 8:32 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYPD shoots knife-wielding woman accused of stabbing two people in Times SquareAug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM ET
- GothamistPolice shoot woman accused of stabbing person near Times SquareAug 31, 2026, 5:36 PM ET
- amNewYorkBREAKING: Woman fatally shot by police after allegedly stabbing two victims in Times SquareAug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM ET
- amNewYorkBREAKING: Woman fatally shot by police after allegedly stabbing two victims in Times SquareAug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM ET
- Patch NYCPolice Shoot Knife-Wielding Woman Near Times Square, 2 People StabbedAug 31, 2026, 6:03 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1NYPD: Police shoot woman who allegedly stabbed two people in Times SquareAug 31, 2026, 7:20 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroDramatic video shows knife-wielding woman who stabbed two charge at NYC cops after making chilling threatSep 1, 2026, 8:18 AM ET
- GothamistQueens woman found dead with stab wounds in an abandoned houseSep 1, 2026, 8:45 AM ET
- amNewYorkQueens woman with stab wounds found dead inside home: copsSep 1, 2026, 9:05 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroVictim stabbed to death in Times Square rampage was VP at Bank of America, just celebrated 2nd wedding anniversarySep 1, 2026, 10:06 AM ET
- Patch NYCVictim ID’d In Times Square Stabbing That Ended In NYPD ShootingSep 1, 2026, 10:53 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroCrazed Times Square stabber’s brother reveals her longtime struggle with mental health, possible bipolar diagnosisSep 1, 2026, 1:06 PM ET
- amNewYorkTimes Square police-involved shooting: Bank of America executive fatally stabbed moments earlier by woman whom cops shot deadSep 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- GothamistWoman NYPD killed after Times Square stabbings had long mental health struggle, brother saysSep 1, 2026, 2:24 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroCrazed Times Square killer chillingly posted about ‘stabbing others for no reason’ months before deadly rampageSep 1, 2026, 5:10 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1Police identify woman who died in Times Square stabbing as 32-year-old from New JerseySep 1, 2026, 5:15 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroBank of America exec killed by Times Square maniac was a new mom who had just returned from maternity leaveSep 1, 2026, 5:43 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroThe surprising reasons why Tasers didn’t stop crazed Times Square stabberSep 1, 2026, 6:58 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroMom of crazed Times Square killer questions why cops couldn’t grab her as she lunged at them with knivesSep 2, 2026, 8:19 AM ET
- New York Post – Metro‘Devastated’ family of BofA exec randomly slain in Times Square releases heartbreaking statement on young wife, new momSep 2, 2026, 3:29 PM ET
- amNewYorkMan accused of stabbing MTA cleaner at Times Square subway surrenders to NYPDSep 2, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroFundraiser for Times Square stabbing victim Erin Piacenti’s infant daughter collects over $500KSep 3, 2026, 8:31 AM ET
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Horror as woman stabbed to death in wealthy California city
A woman was found stabbed to death inside a home in San Jose, police said.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYPD shoots knife-wielding woman accused of stabbing two people in Times Square
Both the woman and her victims were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to the sources.
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Photo: GothamistGothamistPolice shoot woman accused of stabbing person near Times Square
A stock photo of an NYPD cruiser Police shot the woman at West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. She survived and was taken to Bellevue Hospital.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkBREAKING: Woman fatally shot by police after allegedly stabbing two victims in Times Square
Police officers shot and killed a woman who allegedly stabbed two people, slaying one of them, in Times Square on Monday afternoon, sources said. The reported police shooting occurred near the…
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BREAKING: Woman fatally shot by police after allegedly stabbing two victims in Times Square
Police officers shot and killed a woman who allegedly stabbed two people, slaying one of them, in Times Square on Monday afternoon, sources said. The reported police shooting occurred near the…
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Photo: Patch NYCPatch NYCPolice Shoot Knife-Wielding Woman Near Times Square, 2 People Stabbed
The extent of the woman's injuries is not known at this time.
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Spectrum News NY1NYPD: Police shoot woman who allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square
Five people were hospitalized, including two police officers, the NYPD said.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroDramatic video shows knife-wielding woman who stabbed two charge at NYC cops after making chilling threat
Dramatic video shows the moment a knife-wielding woman who stabbed two people in Times Square charge at NYPD officers — after making a bone-chilling threat.
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Photo: GothamistGothamistQueens woman found dead with stab wounds in an abandoned house
The NYPD has long fought the release of information regarding retired officers' pensions Police did not immediately consider her death suspicious.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkQueens woman with stab wounds found dead inside home: cops
A woman was found dead from multiple stab wounds inside a Queens home on Tuesday morning, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the grim discovery was made at 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 1 inside a…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroVictim stabbed to death in Times Square rampage was VP at Bank of America, just celebrated 2nd wedding anniversary
The Bank of America VP was fatally stabbed near the Crossroads of the World on Monday afternoon.
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Photo: Patch NYCPatch NYCVictim ID’d In Times Square Stabbing That Ended In NYPD Shooting
A woman was stabbed to death before officers shot and killed the knife-wielding suspect, police said.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroCrazed Times Square stabber’s brother reveals her longtime struggle with mental health, possible bipolar diagnosis
Pamela Cisneros fatally knifed a woman and seriously wounded a man during a terrifying random attack in the hear of Times Square on Monday.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkTimes Square police-involved shooting: Bank of America executive fatally stabbed moments earlier by woman whom cops shot dead
A Bank of America executive was fatally stabbed in Times Square by a knife-wielding woman whom police shot dead moments after the attack on Monday afternoon, it was reported Tuesday. Erin Piacenti…
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Photo: GothamistGothamistWoman NYPD killed after Times Square stabbings had long mental health struggle, brother says
Her family became concerned when she missed their regular weekly gathering — the next time they saw her was one the news.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroCrazed Times Square killer chillingly posted about ‘stabbing others for no reason’ months before deadly rampage
Maniac mom of three Patricia Cisneros, 49, made the chilling comment in a rambling religion-filled Facebook post Nov. 30, 2025.
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Spectrum News NY1Police identify woman who died in Times Square stabbing as 32-year-old from New Jersey
According to a LinkedIn profile, 32-year-old Erin Piacenti worked as a vice president at Bank of America.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroBank of America exec killed by Times Square maniac was a new mom who had just returned from maternity leave
University of Pennsylvania grad Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, NJ, posted a touching photo only four days before her murder.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroThe surprising reasons why Tasers didn’t stop crazed Times Square stabber
The shocking caught-on-camera mayhem shows the NYPD cops confronting Cisernos, who has long struggled with mental health, holding two knives up in the air just after she attacked two people near…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroMom of crazed Times Square killer questions why cops couldn’t grab her as she lunged at them with knives
The killer's brother said she “never showed any aggressiveness" before.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – Metro‘Devastated’ family of BofA exec randomly slain in Times Square releases heartbreaking statement on young wife, new mom
The Bank of America executive randomly slain near Times Square was “preparing to build a life” with her husband and 5-month-old daughter, her family revealed in a heartbreaking statement Wednesday…
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkMan accused of stabbing MTA cleaner at Times Square subway surrenders to NYPD
The man accused of stabbing an MTA worker after being confronted for allegedly urinating inside the Times Square subway station last week turned himself in to police on Wednesday. According to…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroFundraiser for Times Square stabbing victim Erin Piacenti’s infant daughter collects over $500K
The GoFundMe page was set up after Erin Piacenti was slain Monday in what the fundraiser called " a random, senseless, and unprovoked attack in Times Square."
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