Banking VP stabbed to death by knife-wielding woman in Times Square just after her 2nd wedding anniversary is pictured

A VP at Bank of America has been pictured as the victim of a knife-wielding woman in yesterday’s Times Square rampage. Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey, was fatally stabbed in the horror attack on Monday. Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey Credit: LinkedIn / Erin Pacenti The suspect waves the knives in the air before charging at police Credit: X Erin had just celebrated her second wedding anniversary Credit: Facebook She was stabbed by knife-wielding woman who rampaged through the streets of New York Credit: Facebook Erin worked as the Vice President of Business Selection and Conflicts at the bank, sources told The New York Post. She had just celebrated her second wedding anniversary. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and from Fordham Law School in 2021, according to LinkedIn. Bank of America wrote in a tribute to Erin: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. ​ “She was a valued teammate who will be greatly ​missed. “Our hearts go out to her family and ⁠all of her loved ones.” The suspect also wounded an elderly man in the violent attack before being shot dead by cops at the scene. Chilling footage showed Pamela Cisneros, 49, refusing to drop two blades during a hectic confrontation with New York cops before they opened fire. Most read in The Sun Two knives were recovered from the scene Credit: Getty Images – Getty Police cordoned off the scene Credit: Splash Police used tasers twice to try and stop the suspect before they fatally shot her, authorities said. Just minutes before the chaotic standoff, mayhem erupted when Cisneros stabbed a 68-year-old man and Erin in the space of about 20 seconds. Both were stabbed in the abdomen with kitchen knives. Eyewitnesses said Cisneros had been threatening tourists in the packed square before stabbing the two victims. Cops described the suspect as “emotionally disturbed”. Cisneros is said to have stabbed the older man before going on to kill bank VP Erin. Police said the suspect fled the scene and raced north, being met by cops at Seventh Avenue West and 42nd and 43rd Streets. She charged at police and was shot. The suspect was then rushed to hospital in “critical condition” but later succumbed to her injuries. The attack was initially reported as a knifepoint robbery, but police now believe the woman had no clear motive, police said. Streets in the surrounding area were cordoned off following the rampage. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. 2 comments2