Times Square Knife Attack Leaves Two Dead
SingTao · 4 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A fatal knife attack and police shooting unfolded near Times Square on Monday afternoon, close to the New York Police Department precinct beside One Times Square, the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop. Police said a 49-year-old woman, identified by local reporting as Pamela Cisneros, used two knives to stab two pedestrians in what authorities described as a random attack. A 32-year-old woman later died from an abdominal wound, while a 68-year-old man remained hospitalized in stable condition after also being stabbed in the abdomen. The suspect was shot by officers after a Taser failed and she allegedly rushed toward police; she was taken to hospital and later died, according to officials.
Key Points
- The attack happened Monday afternoon outside Times Square, near an NYPD precinct beside One Times Square on Seventh Avenue.
- Police said the woman pulled two kitchen knives from a shopping bag and stabbed two victims in roughly 20 seconds.
- The victims were a 32-year-old woman, who later died, and a 68-year-old man, who was hospitalized in stable condition.
- Officers confronted the suspect for about four minutes, repeatedly ordered her to drop the knives, and unsuccessfully used a Taser.
- Videos showed at least 10 officers surrounding the woman before shots were fired; police later sealed off part of Seventh Avenue.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the case draws attention to how even one of New York’s most heavily policed tourist areas can still become the scene of a sudden deadly attack. The investigation now covers both the random stabbings and the officer-involved shooting, with authorities also examining the suspect’s mental health history and planning further review of police actions.