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Two Dead After Knife Attack in New York Times Square

A 49-year-old woman killed two people with a knife in Times Square before being shot dead by police.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that the 32-year-old female victim died from her injuries while the 68-year-old male victim remains in stable condition. [1] On August 31, a 49-year-old woman identified as Pamela Cisneros attacked two people with knives in Times Square, New York. [2] The attacker first stabbed a 68-year-old man in the abdomen, and twenty seconds later stabbed a 32-year-old woman in the abdomen, both of whom later died from their wounds. [3] New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, targeted a 68-year-old man who had just exited the subway. [4] Police attempted to subdue Cisneros using Tasers, but she continued advancing toward officers while holding two large knives, prompting two officers to open fire. [5] Police confirmed they unsuccessfully used a stun gun on the suspect before firing their handguns twice, after which she was tased and rushed at officers. [6]
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  1. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that the 32-year-old female victim died from her injuries while the 68-year-old male victim remains in stable condition. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  2. On August 31, a 49-year-old woman identified as Pamela Cisneros attacked two people with knives in Times Square, New York. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. The attacker first stabbed a 68-year-old man in the abdomen, and twenty seconds later stabbed a 32-year-old woman in the abdomen, both of whom later died from their wounds. · Dawn
  4. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, targeted a 68-year-old man who had just exited the subway. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  5. Police attempted to subdue Cisneros using Tasers, but she continued advancing toward officers while holding two large knives, prompting two officers to open fire. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  6. Police confirmed they unsuccessfully used a stun gun on the suspect before firing their handguns twice, after which she was tased and rushed at officers. · Dawn
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