Police shoot knife-wielding woman near Times Square
A woman near Times Square in New York City was shot by police after she stabbed multiple people. The incident occurred on West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue just before 4:30 PM. The woman, armed with at least one knife, stabbed at least two individuals before police arrived. Officers tased and then shot her as she pointed a knife at them, with both the woman and her victims in critical condition. The stabbings do not appear to be terror-related. Bystanders recorded video footage of police rushing to the scene. Authorities are conducting an active investigation and are expected to hold a press conference. The incident is ongoing and updates will follow.
Authorities on Monday afternoon shot a woman near Times Square after she reportedly stabbed several people.
The New York City Police Department told the Washington Examiner there was an officer-involved shooting at West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue just before 4:30. There is an active investigation into the incident, a spokesperson said.
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The woman was armed with at least one knife and stabbed at least two people before police shot her, several New York City officials told NBC News, adding that the stabbings do not appear to be a terrorist act.
Video footage showed bystanders gawking on the crowded street as police rushed the scene, tased, and then shot the woman.
Both the woman and her two victims were hospitalized in critical condition, according to the New York Post. After stabbing the individuals, officers found her behind the NYPD substation, pointing a knife at them, the outlet said.
Officials are set to hold a press conference on the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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