A woman was shot and killed by New York police officers in Times Square on Monday, August 31, after allegedly stabbing two people, one of whom later died from her injuries.
The attack unfolded near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue just before 4:30 p.m., in one of the busiest tourist corridors in Manhattan. Police say the woman stabbed a man and a woman before officers intervened. The female victim died at the hospital, while the man suffered life-threatening injuries, according to law enforcement.
Officers Open Fire After Taser Fails to Stop Suspect
Bystander video circulating on social media captured the tense final moments of the confrontation. The suspect, described as wearing a pink shirt, jeans and a crossbody bag, can be seen brandishing two knives at officers as a crowd of onlookers looked on.
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Police attempted to subdue her with a Taser, but she reportedly deflected it and lunged toward officers. One officer then fired, and the woman collapsed. Multiple shots can be heard on the video as panicked pedestrians fled the area.
The NYPD recovered the knives at the scene and said the suspect was “emotionally disturbed.” Investigators do not believe the attack was terrorism-related, and a motive has not been confirmed. Officials describe the stabbings as appearing random.
Witnesses Describe Chaotic Scene
Several people nearby described a scene of confusion and panic. One delivery driver in the area said he saw crowds running from a building before finding a victim on the ground being tended to by officers.
A vendor working near the intersection recounted helping a woman who was trying to stop her husband’s bleeding after he was stabbed, saying bystanders passed along a scarf and paper towels to assist before paramedics arrived.
Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, credited the NYPD’s quick response for preventing further injuries, thanking officers for stepping in to stop the attacker.
What We Know So Far
- Attack occurred near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Monday
- Two victims stabbed; one woman died, one man critically injured
- Suspect shot dead by NYPD after refusing to drop her weapons
- Police say incident is not terrorism-related; motive unknown
- Investigation ongoing
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
FAQ Block
Where did the Times Square stabbing happen?
The attack took place near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, on Monday, August 31.
Was the Times Square stabbing suspect killed?
Yes. NYPD officers shot and killed the woman after she allegedly lunged at them with two knives following a failed Taser attempt.
How many people were hurt in the Times Square stabbing?
Two people were stabbed. One woman died from her injuries at the hospital, and a man was left with life-threatening wounds.
Was the Times Square attack an act of terrorism?
Police do not believe the incident is terrorism-related. The stabbings are believed to have been random, and a motive has not yet been confirmed.
