In brief
In the evening of September 1, a woman armed with two knives stabbed two people in Times Square before police tackled and fatally shot her. The first victim died at Bellevue Hospital while the second was taken in stable condition. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the series of attacks as an “unprovoked double stabbing” occurring within about 20 seconds. Mayor Zohran Mamdani credited officers for preventing a larger tragedy and announced the suspect, Pamela Cisneros of Queens, had a documented mental‑health history with the city.
Times Square Stabbing: Woman Death and Suspect Shooting
A 32‑year‑old woman was killed after a rapid stabbing assault in Times Square late Wednesday evening. A second victim, later taken to hospital, remains in stable condition.
Police confronted a woman holding two knives and shot her, declaring the suspect dead at Bellevue Hospital. Nationals have expressed concern as the suspect’s prior criminal history includes mental‑health related incidents in 2018 and 2019.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the initial attack as a “unprovoked double stabbing” within approximately 20 seconds, with calls reported near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue.
At the press conference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised officers for averting a broader tragedy and said the suspect was identified as 49‑year‑old Pamela Cisneros of Queens.
Witnesses reported seeing the shots and describing the chaotic scene, underscoring the unpredictable nature of violent incidents in the city’s busiest hub.
