Times Square Knife Standoff Ends in Shooting | Charlotte News

A woman armed with two knives sparked chaos in Times Square as police confronted her in a tense standoff, deploying a Taser that failed to stop her. As she charged toward officers amid panicked crowds, gunshots rang out — she was shot and hit by multiple rounds. Authorities have not yet confirmed her condition, and the NYPD has closed off part of Seventh Avenue while preparing a press briefing to reveal more details. The scene unfolded just blocks from the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop, turning a bustling tourist hub into a flashpoint of fear and urgency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57a6a34030c1aeb6