A 68-year-old resident of Kingston, Rhode Island, has been identified as one of the victims of a random stabbing attack that occurred in New York City’s Times Square on Monday.
The attack, which took place in the mid-afternoon, resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman, identified as
Details of the incident and police response
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the department began receiving emergency calls regarding a woman armed with two knives at approximately 4:24 p.m. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old
Following the initial assault, the suspect reportedly moved on to attack Piacenti. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene shortly after the violence began. According to official statements, the officers engaged the suspect after she refused repeated commands to drop the weapons. Cisneros was shot by police and subsequently transported to a hospital, where she was declared deceased.
Community impact and investigation
The incident has caused significant distress in the Kingston community where Kam resides. Neighbors expressed shock at the nature of the attack, noting that the randomness of the violence has left many feeling vulnerable. Local reports indicate that the investigation into the sequence of events is ongoing, with police characterizing the attacks as entirely random acts of violence.
