Pamela Cisneros Times Square Stabbing News: Woman Identified After Fatal Attack Leaves One Dead and Another Injured
A tragic and chaotic incident unfolded in the heart of Times Square, New York City, on Monday, August 31, 2026, after a woman allegedly stabbed two people, killing one, before she was shot and killed by NYPD officers.
Police identified the woman as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens. According to the New York Police Department, the stabbings occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue.
Investigators said Cisneros allegedly pulled two knives from a red Target bag and stabbed a 68-year-old man in the abdomen as he exited the subway. Authorities said she then continued toward 42nd Street, where she allegedly carried out another unprovoked attack, fatally stabbing a 32-year-old woman.
The incident sent shockwaves through the busy Manhattan area, where residents, commuters, tourists, and businesses were confronted with a sudden act of violence in one of the city’s most visited locations.
The woman killed in the attack was identified as Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey, whose death has left family, friends, and loved ones grieving a life lost far too soon. The other victim, the 68-year-old man, was transported for medical treatment.
As investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the attack, the tragedy has renewed conversations about public safety and the challenges of responding to sudden acts of violence in crowded public spaces.
For Erin’s loved ones, the focus remains on remembering her life beyond the heartbreaking circumstances of her death — the memories she created, the relationships she built, and the impact she had on those who knew her.
The Times Square tragedy remains under investigation as authorities continue working to understand the events that led to the deadly attack.
