Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing

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Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing

57 sourcesUpdated Sep 2, 2026

A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, 32, was fatally stabbed in a daytime attack in Times Square, with a 68-year-old man tourist seriously injured. Police said the stabbings occurred within about 20 seconds of each other near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue, and that officers shot the suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, after a four-minute standoff. Cisneros had a documented history of mental health issues, and investigators said there is no evidence the attack was terrorism-related. Bank of America confirmed Piacenti’s death and described her as a valued colleague, offering condolences as the incident occurred near the bank’s New York City headquarters and drew support from the company. Authorities continue to investigate as officials and the bank assist victims’ families.

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Aug 31, 2026Sep 2, 2026

Sep 2, 2026Authorities identify the victim as Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti and the suspect as Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital after being shot by police.
Aug 31, 2026Police confirm one stabbing victim died and another was critically injured before officers shot and killed the suspect, with the motive still unclear.
Aug 31, 2026A knife-wielding woman stabs two people in Times Square, prompting a large NYPD response and street closures as investigators work the scene.

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