Times Square stabbing: woman kills one, shot dead by NYPD officers

A woman armed with two knives stabbed two people near 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, killing one. Police shot and killed the suspect after she refused to drop her weapons.

Two dead after Times Square knife attack and police shooting

Google News MT — Crime (en) reports that two people have died following a stabbing incident in Times Square, New York City, on Monday afternoon.

A woman described by police as appearing emotionally disturbed attacked two people with knives near 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue at just before 4:30 p.m. One female victim has since died from her injuries. A male victim who was also stabbed remains in critical condition, according to police sources who spoke to ABC News.

The suspect fled north after the attack, heading toward an NYPD substation where officers confronted her. Police say she refused to put down the knives when approached. Officers opened fire, striking the woman, who later died from her injuries.

The incident was initially reported as a knifepoint robbery. Investigators now believe the suspect had no clear motive, police said.

As the investigation continued, the NYPD closed traffic along a stretch from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)