Times Square Stabbing and Police Response | New York City News

A chilling, unprovoked stabbing spree in Times Square left one dead and another critically injured—just as a 49-year-old woman allegedly lunged at pedestrians with knives. Refusing to surrender weapons even after being confronted by NYPD officers, she reportedly declared she’d rather kill them than drop the blades. Tasers failed, so two officers fired their weapons, ending her life. With a documented mental health history, authorities stress this was not terrorism—but a brutal, random act that underscores the daily risks for law enforcement and the urgent need to address public mental health crises. Body cam footage is coming soon. 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/b5c0fd2ebe9c1bb6