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Police fatally shoot woman following fatal stabbing attack in Times Square
A 49-year-old woman was fatally shot by police after stabbing two people in Times Square on Monday afternoon. One victim died from their injuries, while the other remains in stable condition.
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This incident occurred in a high-traffic tourist area and highlights ongoing public safety concerns in New York City despite a general decline in violent crime rates this year.
Key Facts
- A 49-year-old woman from Queens stabbed two people in Times Square on Monday at approximately 4:30 p.m.
- One female victim died; one 68-year-old male victim is in stable condition.
- Police fatally shot the suspect after she refused to drop two knives and advanced toward officers.
- Officers attempted to use a Taser before resorting to lethal force.
- The suspect had a documented mental health history with the NYPD, including incidents in 2018 and 2019.
- Police stated there is no evidence suggesting the incident was a terrorist attack.
- Violent crime in New York City is down 24% this year, though this is the second fatal stabbing in Times Square in 2024.
- The NYPD temporarily closed part of 7th Avenue following the incident.
Who's Mentioned
personZohran Mamdani“Mayor who commented on the impact to the victims' families”other10“Number of officers present”other32“Age of the female victim”other68“Age of the male victim”organizationNew York Police Department“The agency involved in the shooting and investigation”personJessica Tisch“Police Commissioner who provided details on the incident”locationTimes Square“The site of the stabbing and police shooting”other49“Age of the suspect”