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Erin Piacenti, Killed in Times Square, Was a 'Superstar' at BoA
Business Insider • • nation
Key Points:
- Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Times Square shortly after returning from maternity leave.
- Piacenti was highly regarded by her team for her intelligence, mentorship, and dedication, having made a significant impact in her 18 months at the firm.
- The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, also injured another victim before being shot and killed by police at the scene.
- A GoFundMe campaign to support Piacenti's newborn daughter has raised over $800,000, with many contributions from Bank of America employees.
- Colleagues remember Piacenti as caring and resourceful, often mentoring junior staff and fostering a close-knit team culture, including traditions like holiday cookie sharing.
