- Erin Piacenti, 32, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday at about 4:25 p.m., according to the NYPD.
- Piacenti was a vice president of business selection and conflicts at Bank of America.
- The second victim, a 68-year-old man, was also stabbed and is in stable condition.
- The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, had a documented mental health history with the NYPD.
- Cisneros refused to drop the knives and threatened officers, stating, “I would rather kill both of you.”
- After Tasers were ineffective, two officers fired their service weapons, striking Cisneros, who later died.
- The NYPD's investigation into the incident is ongoing, with an internal investigation announced by Mayor Mamdani.
- Piacenti was described as a valued teammate by Bank of America, which expressed deep sadness over her loss.
- Witnesses reported that the attack on the second victim occurred shortly after Piacenti was stabbed.
The NYPD is investigating a tragic double stabbing in Times Square that resulted in the death of Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old lawyer for Bank of America. Piacenti was fatally stabbed in the abdomen around 4:25 p.m. on Monday, while a 68-year-old man was also injured but is in stable condition.1234
According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the attack was described as an “unprovoked double stabbing”. Piacenti, who earned her law degree from Fordham Law School in 2021, was remembered by her employer as a “valued teammate” whose loss is deeply felt. She had recently celebrated her second wedding anniversary and purchased her first home.1213
The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, had a documented mental health history and was confronted by police after the stabbings. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Cisneros refused to drop her knives, stating, “I would rather kill both of you.” After ineffective attempts to subdue her with Tasers, police fatally shot Cisneros.56789
Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed condolences to the victims' families and stated that the NYPD's investigation is ongoing. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and mental health issues in the city.1011
“Cisneros had a documented mental health history with the NYPD, including incidents in 2018 and 2019, and told officers, "I'm not dropping anything. I would rather kill both of you." Mayor Mamdani said the NYPD will conduct an internal investigation and release body-camera video.”
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