Stabbing Attack in Times Square Leaves Two Dead

On August 31, 2026, a stabbing incident in Times Square, New York, led to the death of a 32-year-old woman and left a 68-year-old man in stable condition. The attacker, identified as Pamela Cisneros, 49, from Queens, had a known history of mental health issues.

She used two large knives to stab her victims in broad daylight, first attacking the man and then the woman shortly after. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the fatalities at a press conference on September 1, stating that the second victim succumbed to her injuries.

New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that officers attempted to negotiate with Cisneros to surrender her weapons but resorted to using a stun gun, which was ineffective. Witnesses described Cisneros as aggressive, leading to her being shot twice by police after she charged at them.

Investigators do not believe the attack was connected to terrorism. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed pending family notification.