Bank of America Vice President Erin Piacenti died this Monday following an attack in Times Square, New York. The suspect struck Piacenti in the abdominal region with a knife, causing injuries that resulted in her death.
The attacker was subsequently shot dead by police at the scene. New York authorities have ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack, and no further details have been released regarding the suspect's motivations or the relationship between the two women.
Bank of America is one of the largest banks in the United States and the world, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Times Square, where the incident occurred, is one of the busiest and most tourist-heavy areas of Manhattan, frequently visited by thousands of people.
