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Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP, Killed in Times Square Stabbing; GoFundMe for Daughter Exceeds $800,000
crime-and-finance1 month ago

Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP, Killed in Times Square Stabbing; GoFundMe for Daughter Exceeds $800,000

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on September 5, 2026, during her first day back from maternity leave. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, was shot and killed by police after a standoff. A GoFundMe campaign for Piacenti's infant daughter has raised over $800,000, with colleagues praising her as a 'superstar' mentor.

Fundraiser for Erin Piacenti’s Daughter Surpasses $600,000 Amid Investigation into Times Square Stabbing
crime-and-justice1 month ago

Fundraiser for Erin Piacenti’s Daughter Surpasses $600,000 Amid Investigation into Times Square Stabbing

A crowdfunding campaign for the five-month-old daughter of Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive killed in a random Times Square stabbing, has raised over $600,000. Piacenti, 32, was stabbed on her first day back from maternity leave by Pamela Cisneros, 49, who was shot and killed by police. New York’s attorney general is investigating the officer-involved shooting, while the family requests privacy and donations in lieu of gifts.

NY Attorney General Opens Probe into Times Square Police Killing of Stabbing Suspect
crime-and-justice1 month ago

NY Attorney General Opens Probe into Times Square Police Killing of Stabbing Suspect

New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched an inquiry into the fatal police shooting of Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman who stabbed two people in Times Square on Monday. Cisneros killed Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive, and injured a 68-year-old man before officers shot her after she refused to drop knives. The investigation is routine under state law but follows public scrutiny of the four-minute standoff.

GoFundMe for Times Square stabbing victim's infant daughter surpasses $500K
metro1 month ago

GoFundMe for Times Square stabbing victim's infant daughter surpasses $500K

A fundraising campaign for the 5-month-old daughter of Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive fatally stabbed in Times Square, has raised over $500,000. Piacenti, 32, was killed on her first day back from maternity leave by Pamela Cisneros, who was later shot and killed by police. The attack, described as random and unprovoked, also injured a 68-year-old man. Cisneros had a documented mental health history but no prior criminal record. The New York Attorney General has opened an investigation into the police shooting.

Family of slain Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti releases statement as GoFundMe for infant daughter surpasses $180,000
metro1 month ago

Family of slain Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti releases statement as GoFundMe for infant daughter surpasses $180,000

The family of Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president fatally stabbed in Times Square on August 31, 2026, released a statement describing her as a devoted mother and partner. Piacenti was killed on her first day back from maternity leave by Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman with a documented history of mental illness who was subsequently shot and killed by police. A GoFundMe campaign for Piacenti’s 5-month-old daughter, Madison, has raised over $180,000 toward a $250,000 goal. Bank of America and Fordham Law issued tributes honoring Piacenti’s career and academic achievements, while community members in Chester, New Jersey, expressed grief and frustration over the random nature of the attack.

Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing by Mentally Ill Attacker
crime1 month ago

Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing by Mentally Ill Attacker

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and recent University of Pennsylvania graduate, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on August 31. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman with a documented mental health history, was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop two knives. Another victim, a 68-year-old man, survived the attack. Piacenti had recently returned from maternity leave and is survived by her husband and infant daughter.

Family of Times Square stabber reveals decades of mental health struggles, medication lapses
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Family of Times Square stabber reveals decades of mental health struggles, medication lapses

Pamela Cisneros, 49, fatally stabbed Erin Piacenti and injured a 68-year-old man in Times Square on Aug. 31 before being shot dead by NYPD officers. Her family reports she suffered from postpartum depression and bipolar disorder for decades, with recent lapses in medication. Police describe the attack as random and unprovoked, while family members express shock, noting she had no prior violent history.

Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing by Mentally Ill Attacker
crime1 month ago

Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing by Mentally Ill Attacker

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday by Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman with a documented history of mental illness. Cisneros attacked two strangers within 20 seconds, killing Piacenti and wounding 68-year-old Tak Kam, before being fatally shot by NYPD officers who said she refused to drop two knives. Piacenti had recently returned from maternity leave and was identified as a valued employee and Fordham Law graduate. Cisneros’s family revealed she suffered from postpartum depression and had previously attempted suicide by jumping onto subway tracks.

Family reveals decades of mental health struggles for Times Square attacker Pamela Cisneros
crime1 month ago

Family reveals decades of mental health struggles for Times Square attacker Pamela Cisneros

Pamela Cisneros, the 49-year-old woman fatally shot by NYPD officers after stabbing two people in Times Square on August 31, 2026, had a long history of mental health issues, including postpartum depression and bipolar disorder, according to her brother. Cisneros killed Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive, and injured a 68-year-old man within 20 seconds. Police stated she refused to drop two knives and threatened officers before being shot. Her family says she had been stable for years but missed recent medication injections.

Family of Times Square Stabbing Suspect Questions Police Response Amid Mental Health History
crime1 month ago

Family of Times Square Stabbing Suspect Questions Police Response Amid Mental Health History

Pamela Cisneros, 49, was fatally shot by NYPD officers after stabbing two people in Times Square on Monday. Her family, including her brother Patrick Peralta, expressed shock, noting she had a long mental health history but had been stable for years. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated officers spent four minutes attempting to de-escalate before using lethal force. The victim, Erin Piacenti, 32, was a vice president at Bank of America.

Times Square Stabbing: Suspect Pamela Cisneros Killed by Police After Fatal Attack
crime1 month ago

Times Square Stabbing: Suspect Pamela Cisneros Killed by Police After Fatal Attack

A 32-year-old woman died and a 68-year-old man was hospitalized after a suspect stabbed them in Times Square on Wednesday. The suspect, 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop two knives. Officials described the attack as random and unprovoked, noting Cisneros had a documented mental health history but no prior arrests.