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Bank of America VP killed in random Times Square stabbing

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A Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday. The attack, which also injured a 68-year-old man, was carried out by a woman armed with multiple knives. Police responded to the scene, and after the assailant advanced on them with knives, officers discharged their weapons, resulting in her death. Officials described the incident as random and unprovoked, praising the officers' actions in preventing further harm. AI

RANK_REASON A violent crime involving a high-profile victim and location, with police response detailed. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.0]

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Bank of America VP killed in random Times Square stabbing

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COVERAGE [2]

  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…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Bank of America vice president identified as victim in random Times Square stabbing

    Erin Piacenti, 32, died after a woman with a documented mental health history attacked two strangers.

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