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Bank of America VP fatally stabbed in Times Square attack

A Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday. The attack, which involved a woman wielding multiple knives, also injured another person. Police responded by using a taser and firing their weapons after the assailant advanced on them with knives, following failed taser attempts. Bank of America expressed deep sadness over the loss of their colleague, describing her as a valued teammate. AI

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Bank of America VP fatally stabbed in Times Square attack

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

    A ⁠Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. “We are shocked ‌and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and ⁠all of her lo…