A woman stabbed two people in New York's Times Square on Tuesday and was then fatally shot by police, according to ANSA. The incident occurred on September 1, 2026, and triggered a swift law enforcement response in the busy tourist district.
The woman attacked two individuals before officers opened fire, ANSA reports. One of the victims, a Bank of America vice president, died from her injuries, according to HuffPost Italia. The second victim's condition has not been detailed in the available reporting.
Italian news outlets, including Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, and RaiNews, also covered the event, confirming the basic sequence: the stabbing, the police shooting, and the death of the attacker. The reports do not specify what prompted the attack or whether officers issued warnings before firing.
The identity of the woman killed by police has not been released in the material provided. Likewise, no motive has been established, and authorities have not commented publicly on the investigation beyond the immediate facts of the incident.
Times Square, one of the most heavily policed areas in New York City, is frequently packed with pedestrians and tourists. The shooting there drew immediate attention from national and international media, though the available reports offer no further details on witnesses or the broader police response.
What to watch next: Expect further reporting on the second victim's condition and any official statement from the NYPD regarding the use of force.
