In brief
A tragic incident unfolded in Times Square on Wednesday when a 32‑year‑old woman was stabbed twice, one victim falling to death and the other being taken to a hospital in a stable condition. The suspect, carrying two knives, was confronted by NYPD officers who ultimately shot her, and she too was pronounced dead. Police identified the suspect as 49‑year‑old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, noting a documented mental‑health history. Officials highlighted the swift police response prevented a larger attack and underscored the swift resolution of the crisis.
Times Square Stabbing, 32‑Year‑Old Woman Killed, Suspect Shot by Police
On Wednesday afternoon, a violent incident erupted in Times Square, New York City, where a 32‑year‑old woman was fatally stabbed twice by a suspect armed with two knives.
The suspect, who was later identified as 49‑year‑old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, was shot by NYPD officers after refusing to surrender her weapons. Both the victim and the suspect were transported to Bellevue Hospital, where the victim was pronounced dead and the suspect later passed away.
The second person was taken to the hospital in a stable condition, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the attacks were “unprovoked” and occurred within roughly 20 seconds, beginning near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue and moving toward 42nd Street.
A witness noted that the suspect had removed two knives from a red Target bag before approaching her first victim, a 68‑year‑old man who was taken to Bellevue Hospital and remains stable.
During the confrontation, the suspect waved the knives toward officers, declined to drop them, and allegedly threatened to “kill both of you.” Officers attempted to use Tasers, but they were ineffective, leading to the suspect’s fatal shooting.
Reports indicate that Cisneros had never been arrested but had a prior documented mental‑health history with the NYPD in 2018 and 2019.
Surrounding witnesses, including a tourist from Boston, described the chaotic scene and the sudden gunfire, underscoring the rapid response of law‑enforcement to prevent further casualties.
