A woman has been shot dead by police in the heart of Times Square in New York City after she killed a person and injured another in a stabbing attack, according to reports. The suspect stabbed a man and a woman just before 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, unnamed sources told the New York Post. It is not believed to be terrorism-related, according to the Post. Officers opened fire on the woman after she waved a knife at them near a New York City Police Department substation, according to sources. The woman was shot after refusing to put down the knife, two people with knowledge of the matter told The New York Times. A woman has been shot dead by police in the heart of Times Square in New York City after she killed a person and injured another in a stabbing attack, according to reports (WABC-TV via AP)Before pulling their guns, police did deploy their tasers, but the woman continued to confront them, the Post’s sources said. The woman and one of the victims died at the hospital, and the second victim is in critical condition, according to the Post.Officers reportedly recovered the suspect’s weapon.This is a developing story...
Woman shot dead by police in Times Square after fatally stabbing one and injuring another
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