On 2026-08-31, New York City police officers shot a woman brandishing two large knives in Times Square, according to bystander video. ^[1] A 49-year-old woman from Queens stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday, killing one victim and leaving the other in stable condition. ^[2] Two officers shot the woman, and she was subsequently handcuffed and rendered first aid by police. ^[3] One person was killed and another critically injured after a woman allegedly stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square before she was fatally shot by police. ^[4] Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice president of business selection and conflicts at Bank of America, died in a hospital from injuries sustained in a stabbing in Times Square, New York City. ^[5] NYPD stated on 2026-08-31 that a woman used two kitchen knives to randomly attack two people near One Times Square in New York City, stabbing a 68-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman. ^[6] The 32-year-old female victim died from her injuries, while the 68-year-old male victim is in stable condition. ^[7] The NYPD closed part of 7th Avenue and warned the public to stay away from the area after the shooting. ^[8] The video shows the woman walking quickly toward the officers while waving the knives; as one officer backed up, he and at least two others pulled their handguns and gunshots could be heard. ^[9] Video posted on social media shows at least 10 officers gathered around the woman, who held two large kitchen knives, and at least one officer attempted to subdue her with a Taser that did not incapacitate her. ^[10] Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that officers tried to convince the woman to drop her knives for several minutes before using a Taser. ^[11] The suspect pulled two knives from a shopping bag and stabbed a 68-year-old man in the abdomen before turning to stab a 32-year-old woman also in the abdomen. ^[12]