Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
A stabbing incident in New York City's Times Square resulted in the death of one woman and the injury of a man, with the female suspect also killed by police. Authorities described the attack as random and unprovoked.
Why it matters
High-profile violent crimes in major tourist hubs like Times Square often trigger intense public debate regarding urban safety and mental health resources.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani thanked NYPD officers who stepped in and "prevented a horrific attack from becoming even worse"
A 32-year-old woman was killed and another victim is in hospital following a stabbing in Times Square, New York City late on Wednesday afternoon.
The suspect, a woman wielding two knifes, was shot by police. All three people were taken to hospital, where the female victim and the suspect were later pronounced dead, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told a news conference.
Mamdani said the second victim is in a "stable condition". He also thanked NYPD officers for preventing a "horrific attack from becoming even worse".
New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the attack "an unprovoked double stabbing" that took place within approximately 20 seconds of each other.
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