Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing
'Upon arrival, officers encountered a 49-year-old female who displayed two large knives and advanced toward them,' the New York Police Department told Global News in a statement.
A Bank of America vice president was killed in a stabbing incident in Times Square, New York City. The victim, Erin Piacenti, was 49 years old and was stabbed in the abdomen. She was a vice president of business selection and conflicts at the bank. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who was 49 years old, was also stabbed and is now in stable condition.
The incident occurred before 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday, and police responded to 911 calls of a disorderly person in the area of West 42 Street and Seventh Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered the attacker with two large knives and she advanced towards them before being shot. The victim's autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
The NYPD Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident. The U.S. banking giant expressed shock and deep sadness over the loss of their colleague.
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