Woman shot by police after stabbing two people in New York
NEW YORK: A woman armed with a knife stabbed two people in New York’s Times Square on Monday before she was shot by police, US media reported.
In New York's Times Square, a woman stabbed two individuals before being shot by police, according to authorities and US media. The suspect's condition is reported as critical, while the statuses of the victims remain unclear. Police investigators have ruled out a suspected terrorist connection and are instead focusing on the woman's mental health.
A significant number of emergency services were present at the scene, with officials examining a pool of blood in the typically bustling Times Square. One witness told local outlet PIX11 that the suspect wielded two knives and was tased by police before charging at officers, leading to her being shot twice. The New York Police Department described the incident as a confirmed officer-involved shooting and announced a later press briefing.
As of now, the case remains an active and ongoing investigation, with a spokeswoman stating, "It's still an active and ongoing investigation."
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