Times Square Knife Attack: 1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured; Police Open Fire on Woman

New York: Scary news has emerged from America's busiest and most famous tourist spot, Times Square. Here, in broad daylight, a woman attacked two people with a knife. One person died in this attack, while the other is struggling between life and death. After the incident, the police shot the accused woman, due to which she was also seriously injured.

What happened in Times Square?

This incident happened on Monday. According to local media reports, the woman had knives in both her hands. She suddenly started attacking two people in the crowded Times Square. The sudden attack spread panic among the people present there and created chaos. People started running here and there to save their lives. As soon as the information was received, the NYPD team reached the spot. The police first tried to convince and control the woman.

Why did the police shoot the woman?

An eyewitness present at the spot told New York local channel PIX11 that the police had first used a Taser gun to stop the woman. But it had no effect on the woman. She continued moving towards the police officers and waving the knife. Seeing themselves in danger, the police finally had to open fire. It is being told that the woman was hit by two bullets. After this, she was taken to the nearest hospital in a critical condition, where she is undergoing treatment.

How is the condition of the injured people?

Both the people injured in the knife attack were also immediately taken to hospital. Doctors tried their best to save one, but he died. The condition of the second injured is still critical and he has been kept in the ICU.

Was this a terrorist attack?

At present the police have denied the terrorist angle. Officials say that in the initial investigation no such evidence has been found which would suggest that it has any connection with terrorism. The police are now investigating the mental condition of the woman. It seems that the woman may be mentally disturbed. The police have not yet revealed his identity and the reason behind the attack.

Are questions raised regarding security at Times Square?

Times Square was surrounded for some time after the incident. A large number of police and emergency teams reached the spot. An AFP journalist said that there were blood stains at the scene and the police were investigating from every angle. Times Square is filled with millions of people every day. Tourists come here from all over the world. In such a situation, this incident which happened in broad daylight has raised big questions on the security system. NYPD has said that this is a case of police firing and complete information will be given in the press briefing soon.