Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America
A 32-year-old Bank of America employee was killed in a random stabbing in Times Square. The attacker, a 49-year-old woman with a history of psychiatric issues, was shot and killed by police following the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety in major tourist hubs and the challenges of managing mental health crises in urban environments.
The woman killed in a random stabbing in Times Square was a Bank of America employee, the bank confirmed on Tuesday (September 1, 2026). Police identified her and the attacker, who was killed in a confrontation with officers shortly after the rampage.
The woman who died, Erin Piacenti, 32, was one of two people who were stabbed on Monday (August 31) afternoon in the tourist and theatre hub, a few blocks from Bank of America's office tower in New York.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague,” the bank said in a statement. The company didn't immediately answer questions about the specifics of Piacenti's work there.
She had earned a law degree from Fordham Law School, graduating in 2021 alongside her husband, Frank Piacenti, according to the school. Fordham Law said in a statement it was heartbroken by her death.
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