Times Square Knife Attack: Knife Attack in New York Times Square Leaves One Dead
A woman attacked two people with knives near New York’s Times Square, leaving one victim dead and another injured before police shot and killed the suspect.
Times Square Knife Attack: A knife attack near Times Square in New York has left one person dead and another injured, with police later shooting and killing the woman suspected of carrying out the assault.
The incident took place near a police substation in the busy Manhattan tourist district. According to police, the suspect, a 49 year old woman from Queens, had two knives in her bag and attacked two people.
A 32 year old woman suffered serious injuries in the assault and later died while receiving treatment at a hospital. The second victim was also injured but was reported to be in stable condition.
Police officers confronted the suspect at the scene and ordered her to drop the knives. Authorities said she did not comply with the instructions, prompting officers to open fire. The woman was killed in the shooting.
The incident caused concern in one of New York’s busiest public areas, where large numbers of visitors and commuters gather throughout the day. A video of the incident has also circulated online.
Authorities are continuing to examine what led to the attack. Officials said the suspect had a history of mental health problems, although the circumstances surrounding the assault remain under investigation.
