He was injured in Times Square: World-famous banker loses his life

He was injured in Times Square: World-famous banker loses his life

01.09.2026 21:00

Sad news has come from Erin Piacenti, Vice President of Bank of America, who was injured in a knife attack at the world-famous Times Square in New York, USA. Despite all medical interventions at the hospital, the 32-year-old Piacenti lost her life. While one other person was also injured in the attack, the female attacker was shot and killed by police.

There has been a new development in the stabbing attack in the world-famous Times Square in New York, USA. Erin Piacenti, Vice President of Bank of America, who was seriously injured in the attack, died in the hospital where she was taken. The death of 32-year-old Piacenti caused great sorrow, while the woman who carried out the attack was neutralized by police gunfire.

HORROR IN TIMES SQUARE

The attack occurred on Monday afternoon in Times Square, near 42nd Street and 7th Avenue. According to police statements, 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, armed with two knives, first stabbed a 68-year-old man and then Piacenti.

Piacenti, injured in the abdomen, was taken to the hospital after the incident but could not be saved despite all interventions. It was reported that the other injured person's treatment at the hospital continues and his condition is stable.

Erin Piacenti
Erin Piacenti

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM BANK OF AMERICA

Bank of America, in a statement following Piacenti's death, stated that they deeply mourn the loss of the young executive. It was reported that Piacenti served as vice president in the bank's "Business Selection and Conflicts" unit.

ATTACKER SHOT BY POLICE

After the attack, police officers arriving at the scene called on the woman for a long time to drop her knives. After the Taser intervention also failed, Cisneros, who advanced towards the police with knives, was shot by police officers' gunfire. The attacker, taken to the hospital, died there.

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