1 dead after stabbing in Times Square, suspect fatally shot by police: Authorities

Two victims were stabbed in New York City's Times Square, according to police.New York City police fatally shot an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square, police said.One of the victims, a woman, died at the hospital from her injuries, according to police. The other had life-threatening injuries, police said.Police at the scene of a stabbing in New York City's Times Square, Aug. 31, 2026.WABCThe stabbings occurred at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The woman allegedly then fled north toward the NYPD substation, where police confronted her, authorities said.Popular ReadsPolice officials stressed the woman appears emotionally disturbed and the incident is not terror-related.Police at the scene of a stabbing in New York City's Times Square, Aug. 31, 2026.WABCThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Sponsored Content by Taboola