Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 02 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
Erin Piacenti, 32, a Bank of America vice-president and new mother, was fatally stabbed in a random, unprovoked attack in New York’s Times Square on August 31. The incident occurred shortly after she returned to work following maternity leave. Police said a 49-year-old woman, Pamela Cisneros, attacked Piacenti and a 68-year-old man with knives. Piacenti was taken to hospital but died from her injuries, while the other victim remained in stable condition. Officers shot Cisneros after she allegedly advanced toward them with knives. Authorities said the attacker had a history of mental-health issues. Bank of America expressed deep sorrow over Piacenti’s death.
