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Bank of America executive identified as victim of stabbing in Times Square
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice-president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in a random, unprovoked attack in New York City's Times Square on Monday, causing significant disruption in the area.
- The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, 49, who had a documented mental health history, was shot and killed by police after brandishing two large knives and refusing to drop them despite stun gun use.
- Another victim, a 68-year-old man, was also stabbed and is currently in stable condition, according to the NYPD.
- Bank of America expressed deep sorrow over Piacenti's death, highlighting her role in the business selection and conflicts unit and confirming their cooperation with the ongoing police investigation.
- Piacenti, a Fordham Law School graduate, was remembered fondly by colleagues and the law school community, with the bank emphasizing the importance of safety and security for its employees following the incident.
