Bank of America VP Killed in Times Square Stabbing

NYPD officers shot a woman near West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue in Times Square after she stabbed at least two people Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at approximately 4:27 p.m.

• 3 people — the suspect and both victims — were hospitalized with injuries.
• Officers confronted the woman behind the NYPD substation as she pointed a knife at them.
• One witness said the woman was armed with two knives and charged at officers.
• Authorities said the stabbings do not appear to be a terrorist act.

Why it matters: Times Square draws millions of tourists annually and sits above a major transit hub. The shooting played out in front of a large crowd.

• Officials are examining the suspect's mental health history as a factor in the attack.

How 64 sources split on this story

Where they split: Outlets agree on the basic sequence of events; right-leaning outlets place the incident in a broader pattern of Times Square violence, while NBC News focuses on the mental health angle.

What’s next: The NYPD investigation remains active; the suspect's identity has not been released.

• Police urged the public to avoid 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue and warned of traffic and transit disruptions.
• What is the current condition of the suspect and the two victims?
• What motivated the attack, and what does the mental health investigation reveal?
• How many officers fired, and what use-of-force review will follow?