Bank of America VP stabbed to death in Times Square random attack

A Bank of America vice president was fatally stabbed in a random attack in Times Square, New York. Police shot and killed the suspect, identified as Pamela Cisneros.

Bank of America executive killed in random Times Square stabbing

A Bank of America vice president, identified as Piacenti, was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square, New York City, Google News MT reports. A second person was also wounded in the attack.

The suspect, named by authorities as Pamela Cisneros, stabbed two people before New York Police Department officers fatally shot her at the scene. NYPD sources described the attack as unprovoked.

Piacenti held the rank of vice president at Bank of America, according to multiple outlets including Reuters and Crain's New York. No motive for the attack has been established by investigators.

The incident took place in one of New York City's most heavily trafficked public areas, frequented by tourists and commuters alike. Police confirmed the shooting of the suspect was carried out by officers responding to the stabbing.

The NYPD opened an investigation into both the stabbing and the police-involved shooting, sources told PIX11. No further details on the victims' identities or conditions were immediately released by authorities.

Source: Google News MT