New York City Police vehicles are seen in the area where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on August 31, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
September 1, 2026
Bank of America employee killed in Times Square stabbing
A woman who was fatally stabbed by a knife-wielding woman in Times Square on Monday has been identified as 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America employee.
Piacenti was reportedly employed by Bank of America in New York City, where she worked as vice president of business selection and conflicts.
Another victim, a 68-year-old man, was reportedly injured during the incident by the woman, who has since been identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, New York. Cisneros, who is said to suffer from mental challenges, was later shot by the police.
The elderly man was taken to hospital and is now in stable condition.
