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Erin Piacenti, 32, killed in Times Square stabbing: What we know about the Bank of America Vice President
A stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square killed 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and lawyer Erin Piacenti and injured another victim. Police identified the suspect as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, whose family said she had a history of mental health issues.
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- Why it matters
- A fatal stabbing in a major New York public space occurred; police have identified the suspect and another person was injured in the attack.
- Most affected
- Erin Piacenti's family and colleagues — Loss of a family member and coworker; ongoing investigation into her death.
Other stabbing victim — Injury from the same attack; circumstances of their condition unclear from available detail.
Times Square visitors and workers — A violent incident occurred in a heavily trafficked public area they frequent. - Likely next
- Whether police release further details about the motive, circumstances of the stabbing, or the condition of the second victim.
Also reported by: Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour, Japan Today, El Pais, PIX11, The Washington Times, Us Weekly