Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New York’s Times Square

Vanguard News | 01-09-2026 07:51pm |

A vice president at Bank of America named Erin Piacenti was stabbed and died from her injuries in Times Square, New York City. The attack happened in the afternoon, and it was described as random and unprovoked by the police. A woman and a 68-year-old man were both injured in the incident. The police shot the female suspect when she approached them with knives after they tried to use a Taser on her without success. The older man is currently in stable condition at the hospital. Bank of America expressed their shock and sadness over Piacenti's death, stating that she was a valued member of their team and would be greatly missed. This tragic event has raised concerns about violence against corporate executives in New York, especially following a recent case involving the killing of another executive, Brian Thompson, in December 2024.

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