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Police shoot knife-wielding woman after stabbings in Times Square

Authorities reported two people were injured before officers confronted and shot the suspect near an NYPD substation.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · 23:19 UTC5 reports

The short version

A woman wielding knives allegedly stabbed or slashed two people in Manhattan's Times Square on Monday afternoon.
The suspect fled toward a nearby NYPD substation, where officers attempted to use a Taser before opening fire as she advanced on them.
The suspect and both victims were transported to hospitals, while police closed surrounding streets for an ongoing investigation.
Authorities stated the incident does not appear to be terror-related and noted the suspect appeared emotionally disturbed.

A woman armed with knives attacked at least two people near West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue in Times Square.[ABC News · Fox News · NBC News]
The suspect fled north toward an NYPD substation, where officers confronted her as she brandished two kitchen knives.[ABC News · Fox News · Associated Press]
Bystander video shows officers using a Taser, which failed to stop the woman before she walked quickly toward them and officers fired handguns.[Fox News · Associated Press]
Police stated the attack is not believed to be terror-related and that the suspect appeared emotionally disturbed.[ABC News · Fox News · NBC News]
The NYPD closed parts of Seventh Avenue and requested the public avoid the surrounding area during the investigation.[Fox News · NBC News · Associated Press]

Initial reports differed on the medical status of the suspect and two victims, with some officials noting life-threatening injuries while other reports stated conditions were not immediately clear.[ABC News · Fox News · NBC News · Associated Press]
It was not immediately confirmed whether any police officers sustained injuries during the confrontation.[Fox News · Fox News]