NYPD Shoots Woman After Knife Attack Near Times Square
A woman stabbed or slashed two people near Times Square. This happened Monday afternoon in Manhattan.
One of the victims died. Police then shot the woman.
Officers first ordered her to drop two knives. They tried less-lethal force before firing at her.
This happened outside a police station. The woman suffered life-threatening injuries.
The two victims were a woman and a man. The female victim was in critical condition.
Five people were hospitalized including two police officers. Police said the incident did not appear to be terrorism-related.
Klear Note — Times Square is a busy Manhattan area visited by many people. Less-lethal weapons aim to stop people while reducing risk of death.
Key Terms 3
- NYPD New York City's police department.
- Times Square A busy public area in Manhattan, New York City.
- less-lethal force Tools like tasers meant to stop someone without killing them.