Bank of America Executive Killed in Times Square Stabbing; Suspect Fatally Shot by Police
A 32-year-old New Jersey woman died after being stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31, in what New York police described as a random and unprovoked attack. The woman accused of stabbing her and a 68-year-old man was later fatally shot by NYPD officers after refusing repeated orders to drop two knives. Police identified […]
On Monday, August 31, Times Square witnessed a brutal stabbing attack that resulted in the deaths of two women. According to New York police, a 32-year-old woman from Chester, New Jersey, named Erin Piacenti, was fatally stabbed. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, was also stabbed and is currently in stable condition in the hospital. The attack unfolded around 4:20 p.m. near Seventh Avenue and West 42nd Street, a highly populated area in Manhattan.
The perpetrator, 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros from Queens, approached the first victim after removing two large knives from her bag. She stabbed the victim in the abdomen before moving north along Seventh Avenue. Only seconds later, Piacenti was attacked in the same vicinity. Both attacks were labeled as random and unprovoked by police.
Despite officers attempting to control Cisneros by issuing commands and using Tasers, she refused to drop the knives. Ultimately, two officers fired their service weapons, fatally shooting Cisneros. Police recovered the knives at the scene. No officers were injured during the confrontation.
Piacenti worked as a vice president at Bank of America, specifically in the business selection and conflicts unit. Her workplace is located just a block away from the attack site. Bank of America confirmed her death and described her as a valued team member. Piacenti recently celebrated her second wedding anniversary and had recently graduated with a law degree from Fordham Law School.
She was born and raised in Chester Township, New Jersey. The attack took place in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, a bustling area with tourists, commuters, and office workers passing through regularly.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities examining witness accounts, surveillance footage, and other available evidence. The Force Investigation Division will also review the officers' use of deadly force during the confrontation with Cisneros. However, police have not established a motive for the attack, nor have they confirmed any connection between Cisneros and the victims.
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