Times Square Stabbing in NYC Leaves 1 Dead, Assailant Killed
A woman with two kitchen knives killed one and wounded another in Times Square before police fatally shot her.
A stabbing incident occurred in New York City's Times Square on Monday, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining severe injuries before the assailant was killed by police. The woman responsible for the attack carried two kitchen knives, which she obtained from a shopping bag. The attack took place near a police substation outside One Times Square, a well-known location for New Year's Eve celebrations.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that the suspect, a 49-year-old woman from Queens, stabbed a 68-year-old man in the abdomen as he exited a subway station with his wife. She then proceeded to stab a 32-year-old woman in the abdomen. Both victims were rushed to the hospital, with the younger woman succumbing to her injuries. The older man is currently in stable condition.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to persuade the suspect to surrender, but she refused to comply. In response, police employed a Taser, but it also proved ineffective. Multiple officers then opened fire, resulting in the suspect's death. Bystanders captured video footage of the assailant falling to the ground and being handcuffed by officers before receiving medical attention.
Tisch described the situation as extraordinarily dangerous in the heart of Times Square, emphasizing that the attack was random and unprovoked. She stated that the suspect had a documented history of mental health-related interactions with police, including incidents in 2018 and 2019, but had no prior arrests. Authorities do not suspect the attack was terrorism-related and have not disclosed the victims' identities pending family notification.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed a news conference, expressing condolences to the victims' families and acknowledging the efforts of the responding officers, whose actions likely prevented further casualties. This incident marks the second fatal stabbing in Times Square this year, following a similar attack in May, despite New York City's overall homicide rate dropping to one of its lowest totals in decades.
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