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Two dead after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the deaths in a press conference, saying that the injured victim is in stable condition in a hospital.

Two dead after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

A stabbing incident occurred in New York's Times Square on Monday, resulting in the death of one individual and injury to another, before the perpetrator was fatally shot by law enforcement, according to local news reports. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the tragic deaths during a press conference, stating that the injured victim was currently in stable condition at a nearby hospital.

Witnesses described the suspect as wielding two knives and being tased by police prior to assaulting the officers, ultimately leading to her fatal confrontation with law enforcement. The New York Police Department confirmed the incident as an officer-involved shooting, while officials remain uncertain if the attack was terror-related.

An AFP journalist on the scene observed a substantial emergency services presence and officials examining a pool of blood in the bustling tourist hotspot.

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