Erin Piacenti, a vice president at Bank of America, was killed in a stabbing near Times Square in New York, according to La Jornada. The attack took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
The assailant, identified by El Informador as Pamela Cisneros, also stabbed a second person before being fatally shot, MVS Noticias reports. Cisneros was killed at the scene.
La Jornada reported the death of Piacenti, while El Financiero noted that the victim was a Bank of America vice president who was stabbed in the abdomen. Reforma also confirmed the victim's role at the bank and the location of the attack near Times Square.
The second victim's condition has not been detailed in the available reporting. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the attack, and no further information about Cisneros has been confirmed beyond her name as cited by El Informador.
This incident adds to a series of violent attacks in the Times Square area in recent years, though the available reports do not provide broader context on local crime trends.
What to watch next: Expect further statements from the NYPD or Bank of America regarding the investigation and any potential connection between the attacker and the victims.