A summer afternoon turned one of New York's most famous areas into a scene of violence. A woman armed with two knives attacked people passing through Times Square, triggering a police response.
The woman injured two people during the attack before being neutralized by authorities. Police intervened at the scene and shot the attacker, ending the threat.
The incident occurred in broad daylight in one of the most busy and touristy areas of the city, causing alarm among residents and visitors. Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the motives behind the attack.
