# Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti identified as victim of Times Square knife attack

Erin Piacenti, 32, a Bank of America vice president, died in a knife attack in Times Square on 2026-08-31.

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Erin Piacenti, 32, a vice president at Bank of America, was identified as one of the victims who died in a knife attack in Times Square, New York, on 2026-08-31. [^1]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that at approximately 4:24 p.m. on 2026-08-31, a woman carrying several large knives attacked two people near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan before police used a Taser and then shot her. [^2]

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the attacks appeared random and without provocation. [^3]

NYPD said on 2026-08-31 that Erin Piacenti suffered knife wounds and later died. [^4]

Bank of America, led by CEO Brian Moynihan, released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the death of Piacenti, describing her as a valuable colleague. [^5]

Erin Piacenti worked in the business selection and conflicts unit at Bank of America, according to her LinkedIn profile. [^6]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that a woman carrying multiple knives stabbed two people in Times Square before police used a Taser and fired their weapons. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Erin Piacenti, 32, a vice president at Bank of America, was identified as one of the victims who died in a knife attack in Times Square, New York, on 2026-08-31. (El Tiempo, News)
2. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that at approximately 4:24 p.m. on 2026-08-31, a woman carrying several large knives attacked two people near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan before police used a Taser and then shot her. (El Tiempo, News)
3. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the attacks appeared random and without provocation. (El Tiempo, News)
4. NYPD said on 2026-08-31 that Erin Piacenti suffered knife wounds and later died. (El Tiempo, News)
5. Bank of America, led by CEO Brian Moynihan, released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the death of Piacenti, describing her as a valuable colleague. (EL CEO, News)
6. Erin Piacenti worked in the business selection and conflicts unit at Bank of America, according to her LinkedIn profile. (EL CEO, News)
7. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that a woman carrying multiple knives stabbed two people in Times Square before police used a Taser and fired their weapons. (EL CEO, News)

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