JapanA 49-year-old woman from Queens stabbed two people in Times Square on Monday, killing one and seriously injuring another. The incident occurred near a police substation, just outside One Times Square, during a busy time of day. The woman used two knives retrieved from a shopping bag, attacking a 68-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both struck in the abdomen. Police attempted to de-escalate the situation for several minutes before using a Taser, which failed to incapacitate her. Two officers then shot her, resulting in her death. The woman had a documented mental health history with the NYPD dating back to 2018 and 2019, though she had no prior arrests with the department. Authorities confirmed there was no indication of a terrorist attack. Violent crime in New York City has declined significantly this year, but this is the second fatal incident in Times Square this year.
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