A stabbing attack at Times Square in New York resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman and left a 68-year-old man injured. The incident occurred on Monday (31), around 4:30 PM, near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, one of the busiest and most tourist-heavy areas of the city. The suspect, a 49-year-old woman, attacked the victims seemingly at random and without provocation, using knives.
The suspect was identified as Pamela Cisneros, 49, a Queens resident. According to authorities, she had a history of mental health issues but no known criminal record. The injured man was taken to a hospital and remains in stable condition, while the 32-year-old woman did not survive her injuries.
After the attacks, police located the suspect near an NYPD substation. Officers repeatedly tried to convince her to drop her weapons, also using a Taser, but she continued advancing toward the officers. Faced with the threat, the officers fired at the woman, who also died later.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the incident as a "senseless" attack and stated that, at this time, there is no indication of a connection to terrorism. Police continue to investigate the circumstances and motivation behind the attack, which caused moments of panic at Times Square.
