# Police shoot woman brandishing two knives in New York's Times Square

New York City police shot a woman brandishing two knives in Times Square on 2026-08-31, per bystander video.

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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]

## What this stands on

1. On 2026-08-31, New York City police officers shot a woman brandishing two large knives in Times Square, according to bystander video. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
2. 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. (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, News)
3. Two officers shot the woman, and she was subsequently handcuffed and rendered first aid by police. (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, News)
4. 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. (The Times Of India, News)
5. 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. (mint, News)
6. 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. (El Imparcial, News)
7. The 32-year-old female victim died from her injuries, while the 68-year-old male victim is in stable condition. (Plus JEDEN DEŇ, News)
8. The NYPD closed part of 7th Avenue and warned the public to stay away from the area after the shooting. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
9. 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. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
10. 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. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
11. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that officers tried to convince the woman to drop her knives for several minutes before using a Taser. (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, News)
12. 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. (WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, News)

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