Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing

September 1, 2026 at 08:41 PM2 min

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Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti died after a stabbing in Times Square on Monday afternoon. A female attacker stabbed Piacenti, 32, and a 68-year-old man on West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Police fatally shot the suspect at the scene.

Key Facts

Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice president, died from wounds sustained in the Monday afternoon stabbing in Times Square.
The attack occurred at West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue around 4:30 p.m. (20:30 GMT) on Monday.
A female attacker stabbed Piacenti, 32, and a 68-year-old man before police fatally shot her at the scene.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the attack appeared random and unprovoked.
The 68-year-old male victim was in stable condition in hospital.

The Attack

A female attacker stabbed a 32-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man on West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue about 4:30 p.m. (20:30 GMT) on Monday. Police fatally shot the suspect at the scene after a Taser failed to stop her from advancing towards officers with knives. New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the attack appeared random and unprovoked. The 68-year-old man was in stable condition in hospital.

Victim Identification

Bloomberg News first reported Piacenti's identity on Tuesday, and Reuters confirmed it. Piacenti worked as a vice president in business selection and conflicts at Bank of America. Bank of America said in a statement: "We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague." The bank added: "She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones."

Context and Response

The attack came weeks after Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Mangione admitted to intentionally targeting Thompson as he pleaded guilty to interstate stalking resulting in death. Times Square sees from 200,000 to 250,000 pedestrians transit through it a day, according to its official website. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a woman with multiple knives stabbed two people in Times Square.