The New York Police shot and killed a suspect on Monday for stabbing two people in Times Square. One person was injured and another died. The identity of the latter has now been made public: Erin Piacenti, vice president of Bank of America, who was taken to the hospital but ultimately died from her injuries.
Bank of America has confirmed the death of its executive and expressed condolences for what happened. "We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valuable team member who will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and all her loved ones," a Bank of America spokesperson told Europa Press.
Piacenti, only 32 years old, was stabbed in the abdomen by the suspect after she had previously stabbed a 68-year-old man. At this time, the Police state that the attack was random and unprovoked.
Tisch has indicated, according to the preliminary investigation, that the incident would have started near 41st Street with Seventh Avenue, where the perpetrator, armed with two knives, approached the first victim who had just exited the subway with his wife.