Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePeople observe the scene where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on August 31, 2026 (AFP/Getty)A 49-year-old woman was fatally shot by police after randomly stabbing two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday. A 32-year-old woman died from her injuries, while a 68-year-old man remains in a stable condition following the attack. Officers attempted to disarm the suspect using a Taser, but opened fire after she refused to drop two large kitchen knives and advanced towards them. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the suspect had a documented mental health history and stated there was no evidence of a terrorist motive. City officials praised the rapid response of the officers involved, stating their actions prevented further casualties in the heavily touristed area. In fullWoman shot dead by police in Times Square after fatally stabbing one and injuring anotherMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Two dead after random stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePeople observe the scene where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on August 31, 2026 (AFP/Getty)A 49-year-old woman was fatally shot by police after randomly stabbing two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday. A 32-year-old woman died from her injuries, while a 68-year-old man remains in a stable condition following the attack. Officers attempted to disarm the suspect using a Taser, but opened fire after she refused to drop two large kitchen knives and advanced towards them. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the suspect had a documented mental health history and stated there was no evidence of a terrorist motive. City officials praised the rapid response of the officers involved, stating their actions prevented further casualties in the heavily touristed area. In fullWoman shot dead by police in Times Square after fatally stabbing one and injuring anotherMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
